Meditation is that exercise of the mind by which it recalls a known truth, as some kind of creatures do their food, to be ruminated upon till all the valuable parts be extracted.

Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand and tramples upon temptations.

Civility is a charm that attracts the love of all men.

Wit, without wisdom, is salt without meat; and that is but a comfortless dish to set a hungry man down to.

The sharpest sting of adversity it borrows from our own impatience.

Riches, honors and pleasure are the sweets which destroy the mind's appetite for heavenly food; poverty, disgrace and pain are the bitters which restore it.

It is expedient to have acquaintance with those who have looked into the world, who know men, understand business, and can give you good intelligence and good advice when they are wanted.

Observe a method in the distribution of your time. Every hour will then know its proper employment, and no time will be lost

Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue.

A FriendSomeoneYou're happy to see, Who's happy to see you.SomeoneYou like for who they areNot just for what they can do for you.

The desert doesn't care who you are, and neither does anyone or anything who lives in it.

Dream all you can, live all you say, work all you must.

Self knowledge is the beginning of self improvement.

Look, I don't need to feel like hell for failing you, okay? For failing you like I've failed every other godforsaken thing that I care about! I don't need it!

Wow. The guy can make me feel stupid even when he's telling me I don't have to let him make me feel stupid.

You had to get everything exactly right or the editors would give you hell.

True joy results when we become aware of our connectedness to everything.

If you want to be great and successful, choose people who are great and successful and walk side by side with them.

People always assume that I'm some sort of party girl, and that's such a misconception because I like staying home.