Here is the beginning of philosophy: a recognition of the conflicts between men a search for their cause a condemnation of mere opinion .. . and the discovery of a standard of judgement.

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

An essential element for good writing is a good ear: One must listen to the sound of one's own prose.

Steadman! Any guy that's got Oprah as a girlfriend, I mean that's a good dude. I want to talk to him.

We have something that is unique. We have our craft. We have our art. We have our desire.

The mantra should change from 'Always Be Closing' to 'Always to helping'.

Anyone can be an idealist. Anyone can be a cynic. The hard part lies somewhere in the middle.

I do Ashtanga yoga three times a week, and I run a couple of times a week, too. I really like yoga; I enjoy the actual doing of it, so it doesn't feel like the agony of the gym felt like to me.

Of course I doubt. I do not practice a certainty. I practice a faith.

The world should take notice when someone...with a fanatic mind and with powerful means, receives his marching orders from Heaven.

It's mean to make fun of anybody for the way they look.

The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.