Nature has given to men one tongue but two ears that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.

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

Her suspicion brings me a small sense of gratification. She thinks I'm lying about something. Now we're even.Lake

Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.

I'm still constantly learning and that's what keeps me excited about the guitar.

We like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.

Tennis is still very successful in spite of itself.

When I look back I can't believe how my parents managed, but the cliche is true. We didn't have money, but we were rich in so many other ways.

Inventions that are not made, like babies that are not born, are rarely missed.

Ive done a dozen or two dozen infomercials.

He's just explaining the situation to her, but he's all over her every chance he gets! Kureno! Touching Tohru!!!

People should decide what success means for them, and not be distracted by accepting others' definitions of success.