To "know thyself" must mean to know the malignancy of one's own instincts and to know, as well, one's power to deflect it.

One does not fall in love; one grows into love, and love grows in him.

[on the voice of the intelligence] It is drowned out by the roar of fear.

To "know thyself" must mean to know the malignancy of one's own instincts and to know, as well, one's power to deflect it.

Self love is not opposed to the love of other people. You cannot really love yourself and do yourself a favor without doing other people a favor, and vice versa.

Attitudes are much more important than facts.

Once asked what action he would recommend if a person were to feel a nervous breakdown coming on: Lock up your house, go across the railroad tracks, and find someone in need and do something for him.