no man is free until he s a master of himself!!

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 is no use trying to do Church work without love. A doctor, a lawyer, may do good work without love, but God's work cannot be done without love.

Having money is a way of being free of money.

Looking for the perfect day is not going to make us happy, because that day isn't going to come.

...the subject, the thing itself, is the genesis of all types of photography.

I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.

Give up wanting to deserve any thanks from anyone, or thinking anybody can be grateful.

I think that we should make the best of where we live and we all should be able to come back home to a place that is welcoming and represents who we are.

If the economy is strained, then Social Security, like the rest of the government, will be, too.

A good memory is one of the most precious assets of spiritual living.

Death makes sad stories of us all.