It's so simple really: If you say you're going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Embrace reality. Think about what delights you - the small luxuries on which you depend, the people whom you cherish most. But remember that they have their own distinct character, which is quite a separate matter from how we happen to regard them.

Happiness is an equivalent for all troublesome things.

Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions. Vigilantly practice polite indifference to that which we can't control. Your happiness can only be found within.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

If you seek Truth, you will not seek to gain a victory by every possible means; and when you have found Truth, you need not fear being defeated.