Stoic Virtue

Leave the road, take the trails.

Let him who would move the world first move himself.

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.

He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.

All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one workman.

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one workman.

To a man of spirit there is no other aim and end of his labours except the labours themselves.

Let him who would move the world first move himself.

Happiness lies in virtuous activity, and perfect happiness lies in the best activity, which is contemplative.

To be evenminded is the greatest virtue. Wisdom is to speak the truth and act in keeping with its nature.

Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.

The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become.