"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."

"Control thy passions, lest they take vengeance on thee."

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

"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."

"By all means, let's not confuse ourselves with the facts!"

"When a thing is funny, search it for a hidden truth."

"Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even."

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night sweet prince:And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"

"If a million people say a foolish thing, is it still a foolish thing."

"It is good for a man to eat thistles and to remember that he is an ass."