To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level.
There's always one who loves and one who lets himself be loved.
Anyone who has gumption knows what it is, and anyone who hasn't can never know what it is. So there is no need of defining it.
Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster. Your life will never be the same again.
Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.
The art of dining well is no slight art, the pleasure not a slight pleasure.
Above all things, never be afraid. The enemy who forces you to retreat is himself afraid of you at that very moment.
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.