Freedom and happiness are won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.

Freedom and happiness come from understanding - and working with - our limits. Begin at once a program of self-mastery. Stick with your purpose. Do not seek external approval. Do not worry about anything outside of your control. The only things you command are your thoughts and actions. We choose our response. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.

Appear to know only this--never to fail nor fall.

The flourishing life cannot be achieved until we moderate our desires and see how superficial and fleeting they are.

No one who is in a state of fear or sorrow or tension is free, but whosoever is delivered from sorrows or fears or anxieties is at the same time delivered from servitude.

Have the wisdom to know what cannot be changed, and the strength to change what can.

Try to enjoy the great festival of life with other men!