Those who waste time only hurt themselves.

He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.

If everyone was satisfied with himself, there would be no heroes.

You cannot push any one up a ladder unless he be willing to climb a little himself.

Emotions are inherent in your nature, but their content is dictated by your mind.

The true worth is not to be found in man himself, but in the colors and texture that come alive in others.

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away.

Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.

You will find rest from vain fancies if you perform every act in life as though it were your last.

With time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes a silk gown.