All philosophy lies in two words sustain and abstain.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.

To impatient youth, all things took for ever and any kind of waiting was torture. Pg. 221

I only back people with track record who can execute ruthlessly and flawlessly... Real killers...no matter the industry or company geography

There's lots of ways people can be dependent, on another person, or drugs.

Cinema is changing every week, and multiplex audiences are demanding every week.

Law it is . . . which hears without ears, sees without eyes, moves without feet and seizes without hands.

We need to have strong allies. Our association and connection with our allies is essential to America's strength. We're the great nation that has allies, 42 allies and friends around the world.

Truth looks tawdry when she is overdressed.

You will draw to yourself that which you most persistently think about

Just once it might be instructive to pretend you're accepting an award for failure, just to see who you would thank.