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The test of all beliefs is their practical effect in life.

The optimist cannot fall back, cannot falter; for he knows his neighbor will be hindered by his failure to keep in line.

To grow in self-control, in patience, in equanimity, is to grow in strength and power; and you can only thus grow by focusing your consciousness upon a principle.

Reverie is a loose dreaming into which a man falls; meditation is a strong, purposeful thinking into which a man rises.

Discourse no more of what a good man should be; but be one.

To me, a man has no master but God. Man in his authority is a sovereign lord.

If you want liberty you yourselves must strike the blow. If you must be free you must become so through your own effort, through your own initiative.

The man who labors without a definite purpose that is backed up by a definite plan for its attainment, resembles the ship that has lost its rudder.

Every man's first duty is, to improve, to educate, and elevate himself--helping forward his brethren at the same time by all reasonable methods.

Bodily vigor is good, and vigor of intellect is even better, but far above both is character.

Perhaps there is no more important component of character than steadfast resolution.

Do, every day, all that you can do that day, and do each act in an efficient manner.

It doesn't matter to me any longer how long I live, what matters to me most is how I live.

Don't chase people who don't value you. Don't stay at places where you feel more exhausted than excited. Don't expect respect from someone who is never willing to meet you halfway. If they can't honor your presence, they deserve your absence.

If you made wrong choice and realized the mistake much later, it's okay. Even if it changed course of your life drastically, it's still okay. You did what you felt was best. You have already suffered a lot due to that. Worrying is a waste of time. Forgive yourself.

Most of your fears are your mind going on overthinking overdrive. Life isn't as bad as your thoughts make it to be. Control thoughts and filter negativity. Tell yourself it's all fine. Keep the mind occupied with pursuing what you enjoy. Be kind to someone. Trust your power.

Some people will like you and some won't. And it's ok. You don't like many people either. You aren't meant to be everyone's cup of tea. Don't chase. Teach people to treat you right. Choose those who see the value your presence brings. Others don't matter.

You are important. Your existence has a reason. You deserve to be respected. You aren't meant to be an afterthought. Don't chase those who make you shrink. Replace them with those who realise that your presence is a reward and your energy is a blessing.

It is never wrong to do the right thing.

It is the act of an ill-instructed man to blame others for his own bad condition; it is the act of one who has begun to be instructed, to lay the blame on himself; and of one whose instruction is completed, neither to blame another, nor himself.

I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path, and I will leave a trail.

If you’re going to do a job, do it right.

There is no benefit in seeking revenge. It's like glueing yourself to a situation that reminds you of deep pain and blocks your progress towards something better. If they hurt you, leave them to karma. Don't give them room in your mind any further. Focus on healing and moving on.

Think good thoughts. Protect your mind. What your mind consumes shapes your thoughts. Your thoughts lead your actions. Your actions change your life for better or worse. Get rid of what drains you. Embrace what pushes you towards your dream life.

True power is in ability to stay calm when someone tries to trigger you. If their actions and words don't bother you, they lose any power they want to hold over you. Stay unshakeable. Your indifference is the message they need.