I see good people dying of cold and hunger.’ Well, don’t you see wicked people dying of luxury, pride and excess? - Epictetus

What makes for freedom and fluency in the practice of writing? Knowledge of how to write. The same goes for the practice of playing an instrument. It follows that, in the conduct of life, there must be a science to living well.

Every habit and faculty is confirmed and strengthened by the corresponding actions, that of walking by walking, that of running by running.

Everything, you see, that you throw at me I will transform into a blessing, a boon, something dignified - even enviable.