Quotes

Think thyself fit and worthy to speak, or to do anything that is according to nature,

Remember, that to change thy mind upon occasion, and to follow him that is able to rectify thee, is equally ingenuous, as to find out at the first, what is right and just, without help.

That which is not good for the bee-hive, cannot be good for the bee.

life is short; we must endeavour to gain the present time with best discretion and justice.

The best kind of revenge is, not to become like unto them.

If it be not fitting, do it not. If it be not true, speak it not.

Never proclaim yourself a philosopher, nor make much talk among the ignorant about your principles, but show them by actions.

When, therefore, anyone provokes you, be assured that it is your own opinion which provokes you.

Upon every accident, remember to turn toward yourself and inquire what faculty you have for its use.

In every affair consider what precedes and what follows, and then undertake it.

Be not elated at any excellence not your own.

Remember that you are an actor in a drama of such sort as the Author chooses—

If you would improve, be content to be thought foolish and dull with regard to externals.

Demand not that events should happen as you wish; but wish them to happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.

Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of things.

There are things which are within our power, and there are things which are beyond our power.

no calamity greater than to be discontented with one's lot;

Man at his birth is supple and weak; at his death, firm and strong.