Since it is Reason which shapes and regulates all other things, it ought not itself to be left in disorder.

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

Happiness is a healed heart.

I do respect people's faith, but I don't respect their manipulation of that faith in order to create fear and control.

It is a great obstacle to happiness to expect too much.

Tribalism never prospers, for when it does, everyone will respect it as a true nationalism, and no-one will dare call it tribalism.

An open mind isn't the same thing as an empty head.

Billy copied Casey to a 'T.'

No matter who you are it's the simple things in life that lead you to believe that you can achieve anything.

Rock and roll isn't a career or hobby - it's a life force ... it's just something I have to do.

The greatest mistake is to imagine that we never err.

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity