"If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself; if it be a lie, laugh at it."

"No great thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ri…"

"Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice – now.…"

"How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?"

"Control your perceptions. Direct your actions properly. Accept what is outside your control. Willingly do what needs to be done."