stoicism

There is no person so severely punished, as those who subject themselves to the whip of their own remorse.
-Seneca

Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable when trying something new.
-Epictetus

Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.
-Marcus Aurelius

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.
-Marcus Aurelius

I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.
-Seneca

Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.
-Epictetus

Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.
-Marcus Aurelius

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.
-Marcus Aurelius

The acquisition of riches has been to many not an end to their miseries, but a change in them: The fault is not in the riches, but the disposition.
-Seneca

Stick with your purpose. Do not seek external approval. Do not worry about anything outside of your control. The only things you command are your thoughts and actions. We choose our response.
-Epictetus