Wish that everything should come about just as it does.

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 public's imagination is rarely captured by bland temperance.

Crafting something unique and logical requires trust and mutual collaboration.

When people feel doubt in their hearts, a certainty might be felt in an ice cream.

Everything is going to be fine in the end. If it's not, it's not the end.

The logic of Palladian architecture presented an aesthetic formula which could be applied universally.

Who is this Monet whose name sounds just like mine and who is taking advantage of my notoriety?

Here's to all the places we went. And all the places we'll go. And here's to me, whispering again and again and again and again: iloveyou

You can have the platinum album, but when you still feel like you haven't quite found your place in the world - it kind of gives a crazy offset.

The frivolity with which all theatrical activity is conducted has one consoling feature-there are no rules of behavior that apply regularly to any part of the theatre.

God sweetens outward pain with inward peace.