From my mother, piety and beneficence, and abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts; and further, simplicity in my way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich.
Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.
Constantly regard the universe as one living being, having one substance and one soul; and observe how all things have reference to one perception, the perception of this one living being; and how all things act with one movement; and how all things are the cooperating causes of all things which exist.
Thomas à KempisArise, begin this very moment, and say, “Now is the time to do: now is the time to fight, now is the proper time for amendment.”
Seneca·65 ADAssert your right to your own time, and gather together and save the time which up till lately has been either taken from you or filched away or has simply passed by unused.
Horace·23 BCEven as we speak, envious time is running away from us. Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in tomorrow.
