Engage your mind, use it. No minds wear out; but many rust out. Your mind moves in the direction of your currently dominant thoughts. The fact is your mind is always active, so you are wise to control it. Keep it working for you rather than against you. You will live badly if you don’t know how to live well. Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort in it. Apply reason to difficulties; harsh circumstances can be softened, narrow limits can be widened, and burdensome things can be made to press less severely on those who bear them cleverly.
