A man does not sin by commission only, but often by omission.

The whole universe is change and life itself is but what you deem it

As far as you can, get into the habit of asking yourself in relation to any action taken by another: "What is his point of reference here?" But begin with yourself: examine yourself first.

Your mind will be like its habitual thoughts; for the soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts. Soak it then in such trains of thoughts as, for example: Where life is possible at all, a right life is possible.

Reject your sense of injury, and the injury itself disappears.

People generally despise where they flatter, and cringe to those they would gladly overtop; so that truth and ceremony are two things.

Persuade me or prove to me that I am mistaken in thought or deed, and I will gladly change - for it is the truth I seek, and the truth never harmed anyone. Harm comes from persisting in error and clinging to ignorance.