I, Who Have Never Willfully Pained Another,

Begin - To Begin Is Half The Work, Let Half Still Remain; Again Begin This, And Thou Wilt Have Finished.

Why Do You Hunger For Length Of Days? The Point Of Life Is To Follow Reason And The Divine Spirit And To Accept Whatever Nature Sends You. To Live In This Way Is Not To Fear Death, But To Hold It In Contempt. Death Is Only A Thing Of Terror For Those Unable To Live In The Present. Pass On Your Way, Then, With A Smiling Face, Under The Smile Of Him Who Bids You Go

Find Time Still To Be Learning Somewhat Good, And Give Up Being Desultory.

Each Day Provides Its Own Gifts.

The Wise Man Sees In The Misfortune Of Others What He Should Avoid.