001
To a large degree, the measure of our peace of mind isdetermined by how much we are able to live in the presentmoment. Irrespective of what happened yesterday or last yearand what may or may not happen tomorrow, the present momentis where you are-always!
002
A man may usually be known by the books he reads aswell as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.
003
Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says,"I like you, you make me happy . I am glad to see you. "
004
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound The man who does not shrink from self-crucifixion can never fail to accomplish the object upon which his heart is set. This is as true of earthly as of heavenly things. Even the man whose sole object is to acquire wealth must be prepared to make great personal sacrifices before he can accomplish his object.
005
What is the meaning of "fighting against circumstances?" It means that a man is continually revolting against an effect without, while all the time he is nourishing and preserving its cause in his heart. That cause may take the form of a conscious vice or an unconscious weakness: but whatever it is, it stubbornly retards the efforts of its possessor, and thus calls aloud for remedy.
006
If we see an expression or symptom and fail to recognize the meaning behind it,the best way to understand it is, first of all, to reduce it in outline to a bare movement. Let us take, for example, the expression of stealing. To steal is to remove property from another person to oneself.
007
Concentration is a habit of mind. Men are not born equal in their power of concentration any more than in their power of playing billiards. But up to a point every one can improve his powers in every direction. This is the age of specialists. Remember that concentration is necessary not only to do things， but to select what to do. In these days no one can achieve great distinction unless he concentrates on some one thing.
008
It must be remembered that concentration is an exhausting mental and physical business for those who are unaccustomed to it. Therefore, to begin with, the strain should not be too prolonged. Attention should be relaxed for a suitable period. In other words the habit should be gradually formed.
009
The essence of concentration is that the full powers of the mind should be centered on the task in hand. A tired mind and body cannot accomplish this to the best advantage.
010
Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself to others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
