wisdom Quotes

Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.

If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.

Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonourable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them.

It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.