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

Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit.

Be not swept off your feet by the vividness of the impression, but say, "Impression, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you."

Things themselves don't hurt or hinder us. Things simply are what they are. How we view these things is another matter.People think what they will think; it is of no concern to us.

The wise realize that some things are within their control, and most things are not. They learn early on to distinguish between what they can and can't regulate.

You may fetter my leg, but Zeus himself cannot get the better of my free will.

A ship should not be held by a single anchor; neither should life depend upon a single hope.