That which is not good for the bee-hive cannot be good for the bees.

The cucumber is bitter? Then throw it out. There are brambles in the path? Then go around. That's all you need to know.

Without a purpose, nothing should be done.

... Allow yourself a space of quiet, wherein you can add to your knowledge of the Good and learn to curb your restlessness. Guard also against another kind of error: the folly of those who weary their days in much business, but lack any aim on which their whole effort, nay, their whole thought, is focused.

Accept whatever comes to you woven in the pattern of your destiny, for what could more aptly fit your needs?

How powerful is man! He is able to do all that God wishes him to do. He is able to accept all that God sends upon him.

Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it.... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.