No man is able to make progress when he is wavering between opposite things.

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

You don’t live until you begin to live for keeping

To lead a successful life, then, it's a good idea to work out what you really want. Then get together some plans. Then set some goals.

I remember watching Gilda Radner when I was a kid and everyone thought she was so funny and no one ever said that she was a funny woman, she was just funny.

You should never be surprised by or feel the need to explain why any physical system is in a high entropy state.

Oh, I have felt lust. And I've indulged lust. But no other woman has turned me into another person.

I don't think people should do things that they're not comfortable with, unless they want to stretch themselves in that way and challenge themselves.

I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting place, and he has made me glad.

One thing he misses about New Jersey: One thing they don't have out here in California is Rita's Italian Ices. We used to have one right next to our house and it was so good!

The birds can fly, an' why can't I? Must we give in, says he with a grin, That the bluebird an' phoebe are smarter 'n we be?

You have to take the time to prepare the soil if you want to embrace the seed.