It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice.

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 don't write to escape .. I write to Indulge

The long term health effects from utility company smart meters present a far greater risk to the general population than terrorism in the USA.

Every great painting includes hundreds of imperfect brushstrokes" Ray White

Together, they at once dodged those parts of themselves and magnified them, making for enigmatic harmony and anarchy.

it is better to recapture an army entire than to destroy it, to capture a regiment, a detachment or a company entire than to destroy them.

Nobody knew exactly how the zombification process worked, and there were as many different strains as theories.

[The Catholic religion] was something I carried with me, never forgot, brought into my music. And it's been in my music ever since.

Niall Quinn is a creep. The man's an idiot, a Mother Theresa.

I learned a lot in the Minor Leagues, spending six years there. I honed my skills, as far as coaching goes. I was able to work with the players in a lot of facets of the game.

I had lost something in my youth and made money instead.