One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
There is nothing new under the sun.
He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.
Seneca·65 ADIt is to this law that our souls must adjust themselves, this they should follow, this they should obey. Whatever happens, assume that it was bound to happen, and do not be willing to rail at Nature. That which you cannot reform, it is best to endure, and to attend uncomplainingly upon the God under whose guidance everything progresses; for it is a bad soldier who grumbles when following his commander.
Lao Tzu·500 BCLife is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow.
Epictetus·108 ADNever say of anything, 'I have lost it'; but, 'I have returned it.' Is your child dead? It is returned. Is your wife dead? She is returned. Is your estate taken away? Well, and is not that likewise returned?
