When faced with anything painful or pleasurable, anything bringing glory or disrepute, realize that the crisis is now, that the... more

If I admire the interpretation [of a philosophical treatise], I have turned into a literary critic instead of a philosopher,... more

Someone bathes in haste; don’t say he bathes badly, but in haste. Someone drinks a lot of wine; don’t say... more

The following are non-sequiturs: ‘I am richer, therefore superior to you’; or ‘I am a better speaker, therefore a better... more

Everything has two handles: one by which it may be borne, another by which it cannot. If your brother acts... more

Whenever anyone criticizes or wrongs you, remember that they are only doing or saying what they think is right. They... more

As you are careful when you walk not to step on a nail or turn your ankle, so you should... more

When you’re called upon to speak, then speak, but never about banalities like gladiators, horses, sports, food and drink –... more

When somebody’s wife or child dies, to a man we all routinely say, ‘Well, that’s part of life.’ But if... more

If I can make money while remaining honest, trustworthy and dignified, show me how and I will do it. But... more