Don't seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen, and all will be well with you.
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
I must go into exile. Does any man then hinder me from going with smiles and cheerfulness and contentment?
It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you choose. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.
Very little is needed to make a happy life.