It is impossible that happiness, and yearning for what is not present, should ever be united.

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

It's not possible to experience constant euphoria, but if you're grateful, you can find happiness in everything.

Name me an emperor who was ever struck by a cannonball.

Granted, this system is insane, but we must not let sanity stand in the way of airport security.

Of course we're Christian. The very name of the church declares that.

Nature intended that woman should be her masterpiece.

He looks the whole world in the face for he owes not any man.

God created me to delight people with my goals.

I think that creative people, wherever they are, in any field, take inspiration wherever they can find it.

With acting, you have to depend on somebody else to decide if you are allowed to work. You can spend weeks and months when you are not acting at all.

Remember, it's better to be a has-been than a never-been.