Liars are the cause of all the sins and crimes in the world.

There is but one way to tranquility of mind and happiness, and that is to account no external things thine own, but to commit all to God.

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

If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.

Covetousness like jealousy, when it has taken root, never leaves a person, but with their life. Cowardice is the dread of what will happen.

God has made all men to be happy.

Freedom and happiness come from understanding - and working with - our limits. Begin at once a program of self-mastery. Stick with your purpose. Do not seek external approval. Do not worry about anything outside of your control. The only things you command are your thoughts and actions. We choose our response. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.