Men are not afraid of things, but of how they view them.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

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?"

It is impossible that happiness, and yearning for what is not present, should ever be united.

If you would be good, first believe that you are bad.

It is not he who gives abuse that affronts, but the view that we take of it as insulting; so that when one provokes you it is your own opinion which is provoking.

Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an exemplar yourself.