Hold on to the center and make up your mind to rejoice in this paradise called life.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

Those who are right do not argue. Those who argue are not right.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.

One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

Time is the stuff life's made of.

All you need to do is write truly and not care about what the fate of it is.

She is kind and very beautiful. But she can be so cruel and it comes so suddenly and such birds that fly, dipping and hunting, with their small sad voices are made too delicately for the sea.

Some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.

I feel as if my life had grown more outward when I can express it.

The World War demonstrated the importance of Field Artillery. The majority of casualties were inflicted by the arm.

I am in flight from my story every day, and it dogs me like a faithful stray.

Half-knowledge is worse than ignorance.

Never venture near the door where sin dwells, lest you are dragged in.

Youth is the ultimate limited resource.