We ought to flee the friendship of the wicked, and the enmity of the good.

The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.

It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice.

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

Remember that you are but an actor, acting whatever part the Master has ordained. It may be short or it may be long. If he wishes you to represent a poor man, do so heartily; if a cripple, or a magistrate, or a private man, in each case act your part with honor.

When we name things correctly, we comprehend them correctly, without adding information or judgements that aren't there. Does someone bathe quickly? Don't say be bathes poorly, but quickly. Name the situation as it is, don't filter it through your judgments. Give your assent only to that which is actually true.

Seek to be the purple thread in the long white gown.