Every instant of time... is a pinprick of eternity.

Such as are thy habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.

Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.

A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.

Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.

We ought to do good to others as simply as a horse runs, or a bee makes honey, or a vine bears grapes season after season without thinking of the grapes it has borne.

Do what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.

Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life.