"There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will."

"Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them."

"What would it be like to be a donkey? To be driven by a stick, to carry burdens, to have no choice? It would be a simple life, wouldn't it?"

"Don't be surprised if those outside are always talking against you and making jokes about you."

"If you pin your hopes on things outside your control, taking upon yourself things which rightfully belong to others, you are liable to stumble, fall, suffer, and blame both gods and men."