Each man's life is a kind of campaign, and a long and complicated one at that. You have to maintain the character of a soldier, and do each separate act at the bidding of the General.

Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.

We can't control the impressions others form about us, and the effort to do so only debases our character.

Even as the Sun doth not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so thou also wait not for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do thy duty; nay, do good of thine own accord, and thou wilt be loved like the Sun.

In order to please others, we loose our hold on our life's purpose.

Consider first the nature of the business in hand; then examine thy own nature, whether thou hast strength to undertake it.

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.