Never be a cynic, even a gentle one. Never help out a sneer, even at the devil.
There is an alchemy in sorrow. It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if it does not bring joy, can yet bring happiness.
I ran the wrong kind of business, but I did it with integrity.
Before you do anything, think. If you do something to try and impress someone, to be loved, accepted or even to get someone's attention, stop and think. So many people are busy trying to create an image, they die in the process.
I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.
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Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.