Do not expect Plato's ideal republic; be satisfied with even the smallest step forward, and consider this no small achievement.

The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.

The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.

Regain your senses, call yourself back, and once again wake up. Now that you realize that only dreams were troubling you, view this 'reality' as you view your dreams.

The lot assigned to every man is suited to him, and suits him to itself.

A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.

Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.