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

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

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."

"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."

"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."

"If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase."

"The mind has a thousand eyes. And the heart but one; Yet the life of a whole life dies When love is done."

"It matters if you just don't give up."

"While we are postponing, life speeds by."

"It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them."

"Generally speaking, the Way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death."

"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails."