It is difficulties that show what men 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. -

Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not.

Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcome.

When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.

To a longer and worse life, a shorter and better is by all means to be preferred.

No man is free who is not master of himself.