What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.

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

A (wo)men travels the world over in search of wht (s)he needs and returns home to find it

Once you are aware that you have a weak spot you can begin to strengthen it, work on it, and finally turn it into a stronghold. But nothing can happen until you become aware.

The greatest efforts of the race have always been traceable to the love of praise as the greatest catastrophes to the love of pleasure.

Go with the flow, but pray God keeps you afloat.

Lead with action and let the feelings follow.

We spent a lot of time talking about Africa, as we should. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease.

No one can give us power. If we aren’t part of the process of taking it, we won’t be strong enough to use it.

Let dogs delight to bark and bite, for God hath made them so.

Questions are a burden to others; answers are a prison for oneself.

Failure is the most effective technique to optimize strategic planning, implementation and processes.