Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

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Nothing befalls any man which he is not fitted to endure.

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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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The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.

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Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you'll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'

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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

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Both happiness and unhappiness depend on perception

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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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Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.

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

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