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

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions.

If your heart is quite set upon a crown, make and put on one of roses, for it will make the prettier appearance.

Neither the victories of the Olympic Games nor those achieved in battles make the man happy. The only victories that make him happy are those achieved against himself. Temptations and tests are combats. You have beaten one, two, many times; still fight. If you defeat at last you will be happy your entire life, as if you have always defeated.