Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.

Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?

The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

The world of fundamental religion does not recognize even the slightest variation in meaning should this meaning fall outside its own definition of truth.

Complaining or picketing will not solve a problem but understanding will.

Close your eyes, and lo, they are opened! But never shall they close again.

Tell me you love me. Tell me you love me and will fight with me.

The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy.

I spell 'god' with a small 'g' because I do not believe in him, but I love to swear by him.

I think the birds in the area are dying laughing watching me try not to crash.

A mind that is charmed by false appearances refuses better things. [Lat., Acclinis falsis animus meliora recusat.]

I never knew what I was doing until I was done.

Again rejoicing Nature sees Her robe assume its vernal hues Her leafy locks wave in the breeze, All freshly steep'd in the morning dews.