You ought to choose both physician and friend, not the most agreeable, but the most useful.
Men are not afraid of things, but of how they view them.
Let no man think that he is loved by any who loveth none.
Dare to look up to God and say, Deal with me in the future as Thou wilt; I am of the same mind as Thou art; I am Thine; I refuse nothing that pleases Thee; lead me where Thou wilt; clothe me in any dress Thou choosest.
Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you and be silent.
Freedom is secured not by the fulfillment of one's desires, but by the removal of desire.