Sack over my head and cinched it tight around my windpipe.
There were millions of ways that the world could kill me.
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.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
My friends are my estate.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.