In every affair consider what precedes and what follows, and then undertake it

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

Love knows all.

Where do thoughts come from, Father?”King Mafferan looked deeply into his twelve-year-old eyes. “While I may not be sure all thoughts are my own, I am sure when I own them.

At once he became an enigma. One side or the other of his nature was perfectly comprehensible

Time flies when you grow fangs and fur.

Despite my asbestos gloves, the cough is filling me with black, and a red powder seeps through my veins.

I'm a terribly irresponsible eater - I love soft-boiled eggs and chocolate. I never met a chocolate I could not eat.

Logic is good for playing chess but is often too slow for the needs of survival.

Do the impossible, because almost everyone has told me my ideas are merely fantasies.

The Arab and Islamic countries suffer from severe backwardness, and the Western world wants to make them even more backward.

What was true then and what is true now is that we create technology so others can create more technology.