Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou has passed through.
Greatly begin. Though thou have time, but for a line, be that sublime. Not failure, but low aim is crime.
If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.
Resolve to be thyself: and know that he who finds himself, loses his misery.
Begin - to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
And thou wilt give thyself relief, if thou doest every act of thy life as if it were the last.
The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.
In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds makes ill deeds done!