Suppose that men kill thee, cut thee in pieces, curse thee, what can these things do to prevent thy mind from remaining pure, wise, sober, just?

Never value anything as profitable to thyself which shall compel thee to break thy promise, to lose thy self-respect, to hate any man, to suspect, to curse, to act the hypocrite, to desire anything which needs walls and curtains.

In the morning, when you are sluggish about getting up, let this thought be present: 'I am rising to a man's work.'

We are born for cooperation, as are the feet, the hands, the eyelids, and the upper and lower jaws.

Only to the rational animal is it given to follow voluntarily what happens; but simply to follow is a necessity imposed on all.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Know the joy of life by piling good deed on good deed until no rift or cranny appears between them.