The happiness of those who want to be popular depends on others; the happiness of those who seek pleasure fluctuates with moods outside their control; but the happiness of the wise grows out of their own free acts.

Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.

Reflect often upon the rapidity with which all existing things, or things coming into existence, sweep past us and are carried away.

Such as are thy habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.

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

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

Because your own strength is unequal to a task, do not assume it is beyond the powers of man.