If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

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Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.

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It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.

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Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.

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Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back.

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Give yourself a gift: the present moment.

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Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you'll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'

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Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.

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Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.

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Do not be wise in words - be wise in deeds.

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