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A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.

The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.

Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.

No, I will be the pattern of all patience; I will say nothing.

I never allow myself to be pressured.

I think it is the height of ignorance to believe that the sexual act is an independent function necessary like sleeping or eating. Seeing, therefore, that I did not desire more children, I began to strive after self-control. There was endless difficulty in the task.

For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.

Hobbies are apt to run away with us, you know; it doesn’t do to be run away with. We must keep the reins.

Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness.