"Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; and if it is humanly possible, consider it to be within you...

"A man should be upright, not be kept upright." Marcus Aurelius

"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." Marcus Aurelius

"You have power over your mind -- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." Marcus Aurelius

"Do every act of your life as if it were your last." Marcus Aurelius

"Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based...

"Be not disgusted, nor discouraged, nor dissatisfied, if thou dost not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; bu...