Men are disturbed not by the things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen.

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

If you want to know whether or not you have had a successful life, think about what people would say about you at your own funeral.

Whenever you go on a trip to visit foreign lands or distant places, remember that they are all someone's home and backyard.

The only people in the world who can change things are those who can sell ideas.

Law is twofold -- natural and written. The natural law is in the heart, the written law on tables. All men are under the natural law.

Acts of sacrifice and decency without regard to what's in it for you create a ripple effect. Ones that lift up families and communities, that spread opportunity.

I see massive potential for entertainment to create wide sweeping change.

Every man prefers to look at a well-shaped woman instead of a rubber ball.

The control of large numbers is possible, and like unto that of small numbers, if we subdivide them.

No thank you to all the bustas, cowards, and FAKE HOMIES who showed me the depths of jealousy, envy and greed.

Of all vices, drinking is the most incompatible with greatness.