self-improvement Quotes

To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.

Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

If you desire to be good, begin by believing that you are wicked.

Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.

Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit.

God has entrusted me with myself.

The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.

Only the educated are free.

If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.