“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius · Meditations, Book 5
“Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, and do so with all your heart.” — Marcus Aurelius · Meditations
“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius · Meditations
“A frog in a well does not know the great sea.” — Japanese Proverb · I no naka no kawazu taikai wo shirazu
“Do not grieve over what has passed, and do not be overjoyed by what has come to you.” — Luqman · Attributed in classical Arabic wisdom literature
“Silence is wisdom, yet few practice it.” — Luqman · Widely attributed in classical Arabic wisdom literature