True security lies not in the things one has, but in the things one can do without.

Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.

No, my son, do not aspire for wealth and labor not only to be rich. Strive instead for happiness, to be loved and to love, and most important to acquire peace of mind and serenity.

Remind thyself, in the darkest moments, that every failure is only a step toward success, ... Your life will never be the same again.

Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again.

Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.

Practice the art of patience for nature never acts in haste.