Habit is the most imperious of all masters.

We can stand only a certain amount of unhappiness; anything beyond that annihilates us or passes us by, leaving us apathethetic.

How can we learn self-knowledge? Never by taking thought but rather by action. Try to do your duty and you'll soon discover what you're like.

The present moment is a powerful goddess.

If all these devils really exist it proves there must be angels, too.

I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate.

Too rigid scruples are concealed pride.