Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

If you wish to be a writer, write.

Practice yourself, for heavens sake in little things, and then proceed to greater.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonourable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

When you are offended at any man’s fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.