It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.

A man is as unhappy as he has convinced himself he is.

Every reign must submit to a greater reign.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested destroys its chance of revenge.

If you are bent on assuming a pose and never reveal yourself to anyone frankly, in the fashion of many who live a false life that is all made up for show; for it is torturous to be constantly watching oneself and be fearful of being caught out of our usual role. And we are never free from concern if we think that every time anyone looks at us he is always taking-our measure; for many things happen that strip off our pretence against our will, and, though all this attention to self is successful, yet the life of those who live under a mask cannot be happy and without anxiety.

Watch over yourself. Be your own accuser, then your judge; ask yourself grace sometimes, and, if there is need, impose upon yourself some pain.

Hardly a man will you find who could live with his door open.