To make anything a habit, do it; to not make it a habit, do not do it; to unmake a habit, do something else in place of it.

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

There so much to learn from a single book.

Comparison is the enemy to creativity.

It is a mother's noble conceit to believe she has the power to take her child's suffering and do it for him.

Joy is the will which labours which overcomes obstacles which knows triumph.

The balls do not make a writer.

The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of immortality.

Little girls, like butterflies, need no excuse.

Dancing is a frenzyand a rage.

It is absolutely necessary, both for our advancement and the salvation of others, to follow always and in all things the beautiful light of faith