Some of their faults men readily admit, but others not so readily.

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

Life is an individual race of endurance.

Our lives speak loudly to those around us, especially the children in our home.

Doubt births negative confessions

Properly speaking, history is nothing but the crimes and misfortunes of the human race.

It's hard not to tell the truth with a camera. Artists are particularly good at that.

It is right to prefer our own country to all others, because we are children and citizens before we can be travellers or philosophers.

Thoughts on the Merits of Work The worst of work nowadays is what happens to people when they cease to work.

Everything I do is for my mom. Every time I step out there and try to get better, it's for her.

That's why I enjoy acting: getting in the mind of someone else.

The only very marked difference between the average civilized man and the average savage is that the one is gilded and the other is painted.