Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

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

Be careful of what you dwell on and what you say.

There is no fear in True Love. It is protective, and never gives a reason to doubt.

On days such as this, Death’s long shadow hung like a broken halo over everyone—a sign of things to come.

Jerusalem is holy to three religions. You have to respect that.

Poetry is rather an approach to things, to life, than it is typographical production.

There is no Hierarchy of Oppressions

I was a fashion addict by the time I was 11 years old. I'd wear a miniskirt and patent-leather boots.

Tailoring your clothes makes all the difference.

Remember, the firemen are rarely necessary. The public itself stopped reading of its own accord.

In the bottle discontent seeks for comfort, cowardice for courage, and bashfulness for confidence.