Aurelius, Meditations §aur_04_xxvi: What art and profession soever thou hast learned, endeavour to affect it, and...

What art and profession soever thou hast learned, endeavour to affect it, and comfort thyself in it; and pass the remainder of thy life as one who from his whole heart commits himself and whatsoever belongs unto him, unto the gods: and as for men, carry not thyself either tyrannically or servilely towards any.