Don't seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen, and all will be well with you.

It is difficulties that show what men are. For the future, in case of any difficulty, remember that God, like a gymnastic trainer, has pitted you against a rough antagonist. For what end? That you may be an Olympic conqueror; and this cannot be without toil.

Once you know who you are and to whom you are linked, you will know what to do

When your thoughts, words, and deeds form a seamless fabric, you streamline your efforts and thus eliminate worry and dread.

Difficulty shows what men are. Therefore when a difficulty falls upon you, remember that God, like a trainer of wrestlers, has matched you with a rough young man. Why? So that you may become an Olympic conqueror; but it is not accomplished without sweat.

To get or not to get what we desire can be equally disappointing.

No man is disturbed by things, but by his opinion about things.