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“I will view all lands as my own, my own as belonging to all. I will live as if aware that I was born for others and thank the universe on that account: how could it have done better by me? It gave me, one individual, as a gift to all people, and all people to me… “- Page 169

“I will keep a watch on myself straightaway and – the most useful step – review my day. The fact that we do not look back over our lives makes us worse. We ponder – though rarely – what we are to do, but we do not ponder at all on what we have done – and yet planning for the future depends on the past. (Epistle 83.2.)” - Page 130

“The road to tranquility begins with reflection: consider where your energy should be directed, and why; pare away everything irrelevant to the peace of mind that is your proper goal; and be prepared for the stroke of bad luck that frustrates your aim.” - Page 61