If you see anybody wail and complain, call him a slave, though he be clad in purple.

In trying to please other people, we find ourselves misdirected toward what lies outside our sphere of influence. In doing so, we lose our hold on our lifes purpose.

It doesn't take much to lose everything, just a little departure from reason

Have the wisdom to know what cannot be changed, and the strength to change what can.

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

Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control. Sickness may challenge your body. But are you merely your body? Lameness may impede your legs. But you are not merely your legs. Your will is bigger than your legs. Your will needn't be affected by an incident unless you let it.

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