To make anything a habit, do it; to not make it a habit, do not do it; to unmake a habit, do something else in place of it.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

The flourishing life cannot be achieved until we moderate our desires and see how superficial and fleeting they are.

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. -

To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds.

Survey and test a prospective action before undertaking it. Before you proceed, step back and look at the big picture, lest you act rashly on raw impulse.

Anything worth putting off is worth abandoning altogether.