You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

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There is but one thing of real value - to cultivate truth and justice, and to live without anger in the midst of lying and unjust men.

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Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.

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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

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Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.

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The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.

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Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.

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Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back.

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You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.

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Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?

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