Freedom is secured not by the fulfillment of one's desires, but by the removal of desire.

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

If someone irritates you, it is only your own response that is irritating you. Therefore, when anyone seems to be provoking you, remember that it is only your judgment of the incident that provokes you. -

Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.

Men are not troubled by things themselves, but by their thoughts about them

It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.

Dare to look up to God and say, Deal with me in the future as Thou wilt; I am of the same mind as Thou art; I am Thine; I refuse nothing that pleases Thee; lead me where Thou wilt; clothe me in any dress Thou choosest.