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Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.

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When you run up against someone else’s shamelessness, ask yourself this: Is a world without shamelessness possible?No. Then don’t ask the impossible. ...more

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Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to throw away. Death stands at your elbow. Be good for something while you live and it is in your power.

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The things you think about determine the quality of your mind.

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Salvation: to see each thing for what it is— its nature and its purpose.To do only what is right, say only what is true, without holding back.What els...more

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If all emotions are common coin, then what is unique to the good man?To welcome with affection what is sent by fate. Not to stain or disturb the spiri...more

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Don't go on discussing what a good person should be. Just be one.