Don't regard what anyone says of you, for this, after all, is no concern of yours.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

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

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

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

Accept no limitations and you'll have no limitations.

Life without flying unconditionally, life with hindered and heartless ending.

A friend can give you the freedom to think differently.

Who do I think would appreciate my book?I’m surprised anybody does. Oops, did I say that out loud?

It is in vain, I perceive, to look for ease and happiness in a world of troubles.

William Congreve is the only sophisticated playwright England has produced; and like Shaw, Sheridan, and Wilde, his nearest rivals, he was brought up in Ireland.

It's the "Success Paradox." When a set of behaviors has gotten you somewhere, you keep doing them even though the circumstances have changed.

When men are inhuman, take care not to feel towards them as they do towards other humans.

Nothing outside of ourselves will ever make us happy, because happiness is an inside-out experience.

Don't be fooled by my beauty - the light of my face comes from the candle of my spirit.