All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

Exceed due measure, and the most delightful things become the least delightful.

Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them.

Nothing great comes into being all at once.

In life our first job is this, to divide and distinguish things into two categories: externals I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to them I do control. Where will I find good and bad? In me, in my choices.

With ills unending strives the putter off.

Be not swept off your feet by the vividness of the impression, but say, "Impression, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you."