It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens." Epictetus

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

I had to do that. At least once.

The Mission is completed...this is why you die!

Jesus Christ turns life right-side-up, and heaven outside-in.

There are only two questions about government. How much do you want? How much can you stand?

The quickest way to a man's heart really is through his stomach, because then you don't have to chop through that pesky rib cage.

An agenda is not a bad thing.

The universities are a sort of lunatic asylum for keeping young men out of mischief.

Lawyers and physicians are an ill provision for any country.

Thou shalt likewise know that according to Law, the nature of this universe is in all things a like.

Average companies give their people something to work on. The most innovative organizations give their people something to work toward.