All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.

No living being is held by anything so strongly as by its own needs. Whatever therefore appears a hindrance to these, be it brother, or father, or child, or mistress, or friend, is hated, abhorred, execrated.

Ask yourself, "How are my thoughts, words and deeds affecting my friends, my spouse, my neighbour, my child, my employer, my subordinates, my fellow citizens?"

You bear God within you, poor wretch, and know it not.

You become what you give your attention to...If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.

Confidence in nonsense is a requirement for the creative process.