An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself.

Be not diverted from your duty by any idle reflections the silly world may make upon you, for their censures are not in your power and should not be at all your concerns.

Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.

Let no man think that he is loved by any who loveth none.

It is better to advise than upbraid, for the one corrects the erring; the other only convicts them.

Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.

If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.