You are but an appearance, and not absolutely the thing you appear to be.

If someone irritates you, it is only your own response that is irritating you. Therefore, when anyone seems to be provoking you, remember that it is only your judgment of the incident that provokes you. -

On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

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

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

We can't control the impressions others form about us, and the effort to do so only debases our character.

To adorn our characters by the charm of an amiable nature shows at once a lover of beauty and a lover of man.