The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.

It is a wise man that does know the contented man is never poor, whilst the discontented man is never rich.

Whatever the mind of man creates, should be controlled by man's character

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.

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

Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.

Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.

Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid

Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.

We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.

It is easy to be brave at a safe distance.

The greatest of wealth is the richness of the soul.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

Be frank and explicit. That is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and to confuse the minds of others.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

All imperfection is easier to tolerate if served up in small doses.