Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit.

We should aim rather at leveling down our desires than leveling up our means

Whatsoever that be within us that feels, thinks, desires, and animates, is something celestial, divine, and, consequently, imperishable.

Good has two meanings: it means that which is good absolutely and that which is good for somebody.

Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion.

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.