"We are not to be like sheep, who, when they have filled themselves, stand and gaze, and bring nothing home but their pasture; but we should rather be like bees, which both fly and collect, and bring h…"

"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."

"If a man should be in a passion and curse you, go away and say, 'This man is angry with me.' Do not say, 'He has cursed me.' For that is to add to the injury."

"The price of apathy is to be at the mercy of those who are not."

"Consider at what price you sell your integrity; but do not sell it for a small price."