Aptitude found in the understanding and is often inherited. Genius coming from reason and imagination, rarely.

If unwilling to rise in the morning, say to thyself, 'I awake to do the work of a man.'

You need to be prepared for firm decisions and action, without losing gentleness towards those who obstruct or abuse you. It's as great a weakness to be angry with them as it is to abandon your plan of action and give up through fear.

Always bear this in mind, that very little indeed is necessary for living a happy life.

Soon you will have forgotten the world, and soon the world will have forgotten you.

He that lives alone lives in danger; society avoids many dangers.

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.