Unless we place our religion and our treasure in the same thing, religion will always be sacrificed.

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

The feeling of deep gratitude is the basis for a balanced life.

Become a student of change. It is the only thing that will remain constant.

Those who have prospered and profited from life's lottery have a moral obligation to share their good fortune.

Learning to expect problems saved me from a lot of wasted energy. Winners see problems as just another way to prove themselves.

A God you understood would be less than yourself.

Advertising generally works to reinforce consumer trends rather than to initiate them.

I'm fond of human beings, but only one at a time.

One of the big things in television these days is there's no main title sequence anymore.

There is no need to smear my name or to defame my character for the sake of news.

Joy is wealth and love is the legal tender of the soul.