As it is pleasant to see the sea from the land, so it is pleasant for him who has escaped from troubles to think of them.

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

I don't think there's anything wrong with borrowing someone else's faith to get you through until you get enough on your own.

Seek renewal of mind.

Listening is an important skill to spark creativity and cultivate empathy.

The nerve which controls the pen winds itself about every fibre of our being, threads the heart, pierces the liver.

I should at least die as I had lived—fighting.

She tells enough white lies to ice a wedding cake.

Not everyone will understand your journey. That's okay. You're here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.

Are you with women who only bleed monthly on their cycles?

We're all Africans, everyone - black, white, yellow.

In this world, you must be a bit too kind to be kind enough.