When your thoughts, words, and deeds form a seamless fabric, you streamline your efforts and thus eliminate worry and dread.

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.

When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.

Living a good life leads to enduring happiness. Goodness in and of itself is the practice AND the reward.

There is but one way to tranquility of mind and happiness, and that is to account no external things thine own, but to commit all to God.

Nothing great is produced suddenly, since not even the grape or the fig is. If you say to me now that you want a fig, I will answer to you that it requires time: let it flower first, then put forth fruit, and then ripen.

Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions.