Let death and exile, and all other things which appear terrible be daily before your eyes, but chiefly death, and you win never entertain any abject thought, nor too eagerly covet anything.

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

Courage is important but it shouldn’t be used in making impulsive decisions or taking uncalculated actions.

When turbulence hits your sails remind yourself it is an opportunity to get to the shore quicker.

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine; could you be mine?

Thrashing is not the most noticeably awful of disappointments. Not to have attempted is the genuine disappointment.

The trailblazers in human, academic, scientific and religious freedom have always been nonconformists.

God, give me by Your grace what You give to dogs by nature.

We're confident about a turnaround, but the timing is clearly later.

Deep down in the human spirit, there is a reservoir of courage. It is always available, always waiting to be discovered.

The one who has a good friend doesn't need any mirror.

Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life.