"There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter."

"If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself all that runs over will be yours."

"We often pretend to fear what we really despise, and more often despise what we really fear."

"To dare to live alone is the rarest courage since there are many who had rather meet their bitterest enemy in the field, than their own hearts in their closet."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that true authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The true measure of a man is the only true currency in life is time well spent."