For an impenetrable shield, stand inside yourself.

For an impenetrable shield, stand inside yourself.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

The much vaunted male logic isn't logical, because they display prejudices -- against half the human race -- that are read more

The much vaunted male logic isn't logical, because they display prejudices -- against half the human race -- that are considered prejudices according to any dictionary definition.

As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.

As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.

Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.

Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.

Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.

Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but read more

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg.

Character is the sum and total of a person's choices.

Character is the sum and total of a person's choices.

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, read more

Present-moment living, getting in touch with your "now," is at the heart of effective living. When you think about it, there really is no other moment you can live. Now is all there is, and the future is just another present moment to live when it arrives. One thing is certain, you cannot live it until it does appear.