Seek first the virtues of the mind; and other things either will come, or will not be wanted.

Attention is a moral act: It creates, brings aspects of things into being.

Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

The great tragedy of life is not that men perish, but that they cease to love.

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, but it empties it of its strength.

If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody.