He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies.

He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies.

Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for himself.

Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for himself.

A man who is master of himself can end a sorrow as easily as he can invent a pleasure. I read more

A man who is master of himself can end a sorrow as easily as he can invent a pleasure. I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.

All charming people, I fancy, are spoiled. It is the secret of their attraction.

All charming people, I fancy, are spoiled. It is the secret of their attraction.

Next to the very young, the very old are the most selfish.

Next to the very young, the very old are the most selfish.

He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.

If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.

A cock has great influence on this own dunghill.

A cock has great influence on this own dunghill.

You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests read more

You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.