He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

It is unreasonable to think we can earn rewards without being willing to pay their true price. It is always our choice whether or not we wish to pay the price for life's rewards.

An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself.

Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions. Vigilantly practice polite indifference to that which we can't control. Your happiness can only be found within.

It's so simple really: If you say you're going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.

Contentment, as it is a short road and pleasant, has great delight and little trouble.

The foolish and the uneducated have little use for freedom. Only the educated are free.