"When you are going to meet with any person, and particularly one of those who are considered to be in a superior condition, represent to yourself what Socrates or Zeno would have done in such circumst…"

"If you want to be rich, do not seek to increase your possessions, but to decrease your desires."

"If you pin your hopes on things outside your control, taking upon yourself things which rightfully belong to others, you are liable to stumble, fall, suffer, and blame both gods and men."

"Control your perceptions. Direct your actions properly. Accept what is outside your control. Willingly do what needs to be done."

"If you wish for anything good, you must get it from yourself."