In theory there is nothing to hinder our following what we are taught;but in life there are many things to draw us aside.

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

Even when your life is full of color, you still need to be reminded that things come in black and white.

In the end she just said..... All I did was to run away for a few minutes! All I wanted was to be free!

[O]ne of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.

that if you don't read nobody does

Love comes quietly... / but you know when it is there.

Don't spend all your time trying to win over your critics. Just run your own race.

A camera has interesting ideas of its own.

Our children may learn about heroes of the past. Our task is to make ourselves architects of the future.

Running for president must be like having babies. You have to forget what it was like the last time before you want to do it again.

Man is born only as a potential. He can become a thorn for himself and for others, he can also become a flower for himself and for others.