"Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly."

"When you have decided that a thing is good, and you cling to it, and you are not disturbed by it, then you have found your true good."

"If you have assumed a character beyond your strength, you have both played a poor figure in that, and neglected one that is within your powers."

"What, then, is the proper thing to do? To make the best of what is in our power, and take the rest as it naturally happens."

"The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men."