If a man is unhappy, remember that his unhappiness is his own fault, for God made all men to be happy.

What else can I do, a lame old man, but sing hymns to God? If I were a nightingale, I would do the nightingale's part; if I were a swan, I would do as a swan. But now I am a rational creature, and I ought to praise God. This is my work. I do it, nor will I desert my post, so long as I am allowed to keep it. And I ask you to join me in this same song.

Seek to be the purple thread in the long white gown.

Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.

Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can't control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.

Act your part with honor.

It were no slight attainment could we merely fulfil what the nature of man implies.