Nothing happens to any man which he is not formed by nature to bear.

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  Throw away the thought of how you shall seem to others, and be content if you live the rest of your life as your nature wills.

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  Do not despise death, but be content with it, since this too is one of those things which nature wills.

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  Let every act, word and thought of yours be such as if you might depart from life this very moment.

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  Accept the things with which your lot has been cast, and love the men among whom you have received your portion, but do it truly.

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  Consider not only that life is daily wasting away and less of it is left, but also that it is uncertain whether the understanding will remain strong enough to comprehend things.

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  If you find anything better than justice, truth, temperance and fortitude, turn to it with all your soul. But if you find nothing better, give place to nothing else.

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