Two principles we should always have ready — that there is nothing good or evil save in the will; and that we are not to lead events, but to follow them.

Ask yourself, "How are my thoughts, words and deeds affecting my friends, my spouse, my neighbour, my child, my employer, my subordinates, my fellow citizens?"

The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight.

Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.

The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.

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

A ship should not be held by a single anchor; neither should life depend upon a single hope.