Remind yourself that your task is to be a good human being; remind yourself what nature demands of people. Then do it, without hesitation, and speak the truth as you see it. But with kindness. With humility. Without hypocrisy.

We're all human beings. Why hate anyone, flatter anyone, lord over anyone, or bow before anyone?

When thou art offended with any man's shameless conduct, immediately ask thyself, Is it possible then that such men should not be in the world? It is not possible. Do not then require what is impossible. ... For at the same time that thou dost remind thyself that it is impossible that such kind of men should not exist, thou wilt become more kindly disposed towards every one individually.

Someone despises me. That's their problem. Mine: not to do or say anything despicable. Someone hates me. Their problem. Mine: to be patient and cheerful with everyone, including them. Ready to show them their mistake. Not spitefully, or to show off my own self-control, but in an honest, upright way.

Be classy. Anything but trashy.

Humility is dependence on God as pride is independence of Him. The humble soul is always the thankful soul.

The kind of experience of humility and happiness that comes with gratitude tends to crowd out whatever is coarse, or ugly or mean.

When someone we love is having difficulty and is giving us a bad time, it's better to explore the cause than to criticize the action.

The most precious gift you can give someone is the gift of your time and attention.

Spend more time building your character than trying to build your platform.

Don't condemn me, remember rather that sometimes I, too, can reach the bursting point.

Peter needs tenderness. For the first time in his life he's discovered a girl; for the first time he's seen that even the biggest pests also have an inner self and a heart, and are transformed as soon as they're alone with you.