Renew every day your conversation with God: Do this even in preference to eating. Think more often of God than you breathe.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

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

Some of their faults men readily admit, but others not so readily.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself.

If your heart is quite set upon a crown, make and put on one of roses, for it will make the prettier appearance.