“Add each day something to fortify you against poverty and death.”

“There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?”

“Success is not greedy as people think but insignificant. That's why it satisfies nobody.”

“The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile endure awhile believe always and never turn back.”

“Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them.”

“When in fear it is safest to force the attack.”

“A man's as miserable as he thinks he is.”

“Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.”

“There's one blessing only the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.”

“What you think about yourself is much more important than what others think of you.”

“To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself.”