Marcus Aurelius: “But to allow men to behave so to others, and to expect them not to do thee any wrong, is irrational and tyrannical.”

Depart then satisfied, for he also who releases thee is satisfied.

There is one intelligent soul, though it seems to be divided.

But if it is easy to set little value on all these things, turn to that which remains, which is to follow reason and God.

Reflecting on all this, consider nothing to be great, except to act as thy nature leads thee, and to endure that which the common nature brings.