It were no slight attainment could we merely fulfil what the nature of man implies.

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

Friendship however is a plant which cannot be forced -- true friendship is no gourd spring up in a night and withering in a day.

I wished that I had died, it would have been better for everyone

Every time he tries to fly high, but his memories always hold his broken wings.

You're only as good as your last article, so make it memorable.

Wine was created with man in mind, for his pleasure and relaxation, a balm to his good health.

Text messaging is just the most recent focus of people's anxiety; what people are really worried about is a new generation gaining control of what they see as their language.

Greatness is more than potential. It is the execution of that potential.

The Ethiopian cannot change his skin nor the leopard his spots.

Everyone can get a little sloppy with cash and it's smart to notice. But what's squeezing you is the big stuff you ladle onto your credit cards.

It's a different thing when you play on a team that has to win, that doesn't consider it a good year unless you win the championship