Man Was Not Intended By Nature To

Do Not Spoil What You Have By Desiring What You Have Not; Remember That What You Now Have Was Once Among The Things You Only Hoped For.

He Who Needs Riches Least, Enjoys Riches Most.

It Is Better For You To Be Free Of Fear Lying Upon A Pallet, Than To Have A Golden Couch And A Rich Table And Be Full Of Trouble.

Those Desires That Do Not Bring Pain If They Are Not Satisfied Are Not Necessary; And They Are Easily Thrust Aside Whenever To Satisfy Them Appears Difficult Or Likely To Cause Injury.

He Who Understands The Limits Of Life Knows That It Is Easy To Obtain That Which Removes The Pain Of Want And Makes The Whole Of Life Complete And Perfect. Thus He Has No Longer Any Need Of Things Which Involve Struggle.