Meditations

In all things to endeavour to have power of myself, and in nothing to be carried about; to be cheerful and courageous in all sudden chances and accidents.

For such therefore to be in opposition, is against nature; and what is it to chafe at, and to be averse from, but to be in opposition?

Away with thy books, suffer not thy mind any more to be distracted, and carried to and fro.

If death, it is not only a work of nature, but also conducing to nature.

What is man, but a part of the universe?

If reason is general, then is that reason also, which prescribeth what is to be done and what not, common unto all.

Whatsoever doth happen in the world, doth happen justly, and so if thou dost well take heed, thou shalt find it.

Ever consider and think upon the world as being but one living substance, and having but one soul.

Whatsoever is expedient unto thee, O World, is expedient unto me; nothing can either be 'unseasonable unto me, or out of date, which unto thee is seasonable.

Thou must keep thyself free from distraction, and intend not anything vehemently, but be free and consider all things.