Fortune is an evil chain to the body, and vice to the soul.

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

The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.

You see this radiant Flower that sparkles magic.Like your eyes when I see them radiated magic.Marty B.M

I sure as hell didn't wish upon a star to fall for a Vampyre.(Forsaken- A Velicious Novel)

When you meet the real problems of life, think of the real lessons of life for the real lessons of life are in the real problems of life

I'm a big fan of the Queen. She carries herself well, as does the Prince of Wales, despite getting lots of stick.

I'd just say that truth is power and vice versa.

I'm fundamentally a busy person; I spend my time doing useful things and profoundly useless things!

It's hard, when you're up to your armpits in alligators, to remember you came here to drain the swamp.

Close both eyes to see with the other eye.