He that would be superior to external influences must first become superior to his own passions. Men give away nothing so liberally as their advice.
One may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate his conduct.
Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat.
Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies. Nobody that matters, that is.A sub-clerk in the post-office is the equal of a conqueror if consciousness is common to them.Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.
What an elder sees sitting the young can't see standing.Who's not sat tense before his own heart's curtain.
