Let it be your constant method to look into the design of people's actions, and see what they would be at, as often as it is practicable; and to make this custom the more significant, practice it first upon yourself.

How much time he saves who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks.

We are born for cooperation

Every instant of time... is a pinprick of eternity.

Whatever the universal nature assigns to any man at any time is for the good of that man at that time.

The greatest part of what we say and do is really unnecessary. If a man takes this to heart, he will have more leisure and less uneasiness.

When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.