No man is disturbed by things, but by his opinion about things.
The flourishing life cannot be achieved until we moderate our desires and see how superficial and fleeting they are.
Renew every day your conversation with God: Do this even in preference to eating. Think more often of God than you breathe.
First tell yourself what you want to be, then do what you need to do.
Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.
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.