The ethos of redemption is realized in self-mastery, by means of temperance, that is, continence of desires.

Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.

Share our similarities, celebrate our differences.

There's no sense in being precise when you don't even know what you're talking about.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it.

If you buy what you do not need, you will need what you cannot buy.

How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.

If you're happy, don't worry you'll get over it.

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.

Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.

Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value.

It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.

The lie is a condition of life.

Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.

Man is not the creature of circumstances, Circumstances are the creatures of men.

Obsession is the wellspring of genius and madness.

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

Be curious, not judgmental.