Common and vulgar people ascribe all ills that they feel to others; people of little wisdom ascribe to themselves; people of much wisdom, to no one.

The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

Remember that you are but an actor, acting whatever part the Master has ordained. It may be short or it may be long. If he wishes you to represent a poor man, do so heartily; if a cripple, or a magistrate, or a private man, in each case act your part with honor.

It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice.

Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life.