We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. [We must learn to control and focus the force of our imagination on the good, bright side so it is positive and constructive helping ourselves and others, rather than let its force focus on the bad, dark side so it is negative and destructive hurting ourselves and others!]

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

The many speak highly of you, but have you really any grounds for satisfaction with yourself if you are the kind of person the many understand?

For men in a state of freedom had thatch for their shelter, while slavery dwells beneath marble and gold.

The place one's in, though, doesn't make any contribution to peace of mind: it's the spirit that makes everything agreeable to oneself.

Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.