It is unlikely that the good of a snail should reside in its shell: so is it likely that the good of a man should?

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

What is death? A scary mask. Take it off-see, it doesn't bite.

If you have assumed a character above your strength, you have both acted in this matter in an unbecoming way, and you have neglected that which you might have fulfilled.

You bear God within you, poor wretch, and know it not.

Remember that you are an actor in a drama of such sort as the Author chooses: if short, then in a short one; if long, then in a long one. If it be His pleasure that you should enact a poor man, or a cripple, or a ruler, or a private citizen, see that you act it well. For this is your business, to act well the given part. But to choose it belongs to Another.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.