Spiritual force is stronger than material force; thoughts rule the world.

You say that my way of thinking cannot be tolerated? What of it? The man who alters his way of thinking to suit others is a fool. My way of thinking is the result of my reflections. It is part of my inner being, the way I am made. I do not contradict them, and would not even if I wished to. For my system, which you disapprove of, is also my greatest comfort in life, the source of all my happiness --- it means more to me than my life itself.

What people in the world think of you is really none of your business.

You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost.

I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.

The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not our circumstances.

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. a

I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our disposition and not on our circumstances.

The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances.

A man cannot do good before he is made good.

They are trying to make me into a fixed star. I am an irregular planet.

It is better to think of church in the ale-house than to think of the ale-house in church.