You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Therefore guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue.

Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.

When you wake up in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.