When any person treats you ill or speaks ill of you, remember that he does this or says this because he thinks it is his duty. It is not possible, then, for him to follow that which seems right to you, but that which seems right to himself.

There is nothing good or evil save in the will.

Ask yourself, "How are my thoughts, words and deeds affecting my friends, my spouse, my neighbour, my child, my employer, my subordinates, my fellow citizens?"

Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!

To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.

What disturbs people's minds are not events but their judgments on events.

It is not my place in society that makes me well off, but my judgements, and these I can carry with me... These alone are my own and cannot be taken away.