It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.
He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave.
When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.
Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.
Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.
The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you think you can only do a little
I have had good experience and trial of this world...I know what it is to be a subject, what to be a sovereign, what to have good neighbours, and sometimes meet evil willers. I have found treason in trust, seen great benefits little regarded.
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
I've come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.
The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?
Better beggar woman and single than Queen and married.
Be curious, not judgmental.
The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.
The greatest of wealth is the richness of the soul.
All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; justice; honor; duty; mercy; hope.
Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.
Wisdom is not the product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.
Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.
Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
Anger begins in folly, and ends in repentance.
