On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

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

Even tied up, he was stronger and more commanding than any man she'd ever met.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? But to act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult of our tasks the ultimate the last test and proof the work for which all other work is but preparation.

the old man dance, where I tense up, shuffle my feet intermittently, complain about the music volume, and sit down for a rest.

After listening to you for slightly more than one hour, I can tell that you are a strong and intelligent man and that you want peace

What is today a matter of academic speculation begins tomorrow to move armies and pull down empires.

Sometimes you tell someone to never call you again; and then the phone rings and you hope it's them - it's the most twisted logic of all time.

During the times we think we’re being “unproductive,” the seeds of new worlds are germinating within us, and they need peace to grow.

We are stone enemies when the bell rings

Walking allows us to be in our bodies and in the world without being made busy by them.