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To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.

To give one's life is a right only when one gives it unselfishly.

The man who practises unselfishness, who is genuinely interested in the welfare of others, who feels it a privilege to have the power to do a fellow-creature a kindness - even though polished manners and a gracious presence may be absent - will be an elevating influence wherever he goes.

Love can be unselfish, in the sense of being benevolent and generous, without being selfless.

I endeavor to be wise when I cannot be merry, easy when I cannot be glad, content with what cannot be mended and patient when there be no redress.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune, and idleness, its opposite, never brought a man to the goal of any of his best wishes.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.

It is one of the oldest maxims of moral prudence: Do not, by aspiring to what is impracticable, lose the opportunity of doing the good you can effect!

Being a good person begins with being a wise person. Then, when you follow your conscience, will you be headed in the right direction.

A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with a courage and grace.