To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

Recommended reading: The History of Western Philosophy.

Life is a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.

Recommended reading: Candide.

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.

Recommended reading: Martha Washington: An American Life.

One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it.

Recommended reading: The Silver Cord.

Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try.

Recommended reading: For Whom the Bell Tolls.

Sacrifice is a part of life. It’s supposed to be. It’s not something to regret. It’s something to aspire to.

Recommended reading: The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.

Recommended reading: Pragmatism and Other Writings.

Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.

Recommended reading: Thomas Jefferson.

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Recommended reading: Einstein: His Life and Universe.

First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.

Recommended reading: The Basic Works of Aristotle.