"We are not to be disturbed by the things that happen, but by the opinions which we have of them."

"Circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. Events happen as they do. People behave as they are. Embrace what you actually get."

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best."

"If your mind is not polluted by these things, you will always be healthy."

"When you have decided that a thing is good, and you cling to it, then do not be ashamed to say that you cling to it."