In the same degree in which a man's mind is nearer to freedom from all passion, in the same degree also is it nearer to strength.

At day's first light have in readiness, against disinclination to leave your bed, the thought that "I am rising for the work of man."

Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it.... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.

Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.

It's normal to feel pain in your hands and feet, if you're using your feet as feet and your hands as hands. And for a human being to feel stress is normal - if he's living a normal life. And if it's normal, how can it be bad?

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.

Remember this - that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life.