He always reflects concerning the quality, and not the quantity, of his life. As soon as there are many events in his life that give him trouble and disturb his peace of mind, he sets himself free. Moral letters to Lucilius
Subdue your appetites, my dears, and you've conquered human nature. Nicholas Nickleby
...be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. Remember, nothing belongs to you but your flesh and blood—and nothing else is under your control. Book V
“If you do not know how to love, what good is the rising and setting of the sun?” Samarkand
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