Musonius Rufus

"To accept injury without a spirit of savage resentment-to show ourselves merciful toward those who wrong us-being a source of good hope to them-is characteristic of a benevolent and civilized way of life."

- Musonius Rufus

"Given that all must die, it is better to die with distinction than to live long."

- Musonius Rufus

"If you accomplish something good with hard work, the labor passes quickly, but the good endures; if you do something shameful in pursuit of pleasure, the pleasure passes quickly, but the shame endures."

- Musonius Rufus