My only fear is doing something contrary to human nature - the wrong thing, the wrong way, or at the wrong time.

The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.

There is no misfortune, but to bear it nobly is good fortune.

It is not the body, nor the personality that is the true self. The true self is eternal. Even on the point of death we can say to ourselves, "my true self is free. I cannot be contained."

Because a thing is difficult for you, do not therefore suppose it to be beyond mortal power. On the contrary, if anything is possible and proper for man to do, assume that it must fall within your own capacity.

For outward show is a wonderful perverter of the reason.

It is the duty of men to love even those who injure them.