It is not events that disturb the minds of men, but the view they take of them.

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

Before I fix the world, I have to fix myself.

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.

All's the government should do is keep the taxes and regulations at a manageable rate, keep a decent standing army and get out of the way.

You ever see a poptart do the moonwalk? Magic

It is not good to have an oar in everyone's boat.

The designer side of me has many ideas on how the shoes or woman should look, but the man is thinking 'would I want to see my girl in those shoes?'

I can’t tell you just how wonderful she is. I don’t want you to know. I don’t want any one to know.

I was kind of a dark kid. I loved Halloween, and I loved vampires and the black and white old monster movies.

Prayer is the chief exercise of faith.

Most people stand on the dock of life waiting for their ship to come in when deep down inside they know it has never left port.