peace

He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees

government

If human beings are fundamentally good, no government is necessary; if they are fundamentally bad, any government, being composed of human beings, would be bad also.

life

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

action

Action is the foundational key to all success.

thoughts

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.

Perfection

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.