"What would you rather have, a pig that grunts contentedly or a philosopher who complains?"

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

"It is better to starve than to eat meat offered to idols."

"If you want to be a writer, write."

"Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own resources. The challenges to our spirit are not to be avoided, but embraced."