Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, and desires and the demons that distract us from these goals. Outside of our control are such things as what kind of body we have, whether or not we are born into wealth, and how we are regarded by others.

Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature. the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

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

Unless we place our religion and our treasure in the same thing, religion will always be sacrificed.

You ought to choose both physician and friend, not the most agreeable, but the most useful.

It is not things in themselves which trouble us, but our opinions of things.

Difficulty shows what men are.