"No man is free who is not master of himself."

"The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forebearing."

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

"A wise man is he who does not grieve for the thing which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has."

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

"What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows."

"It is hard to be brave, when you're only a Very Small Animal."

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."

"Walking is man's best medicine."

"The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis."

"Depression occurs when one looks back with no pride, and looks forward with no hope."

"Give your hearts, but not into each othera€?s keeping, For only the hand of God can contain your hearts."