Pray thee spare thyself at times: for it becomes a wise man sometimes to relax the high pressure of his attention to work.

Only trust thyself and another shall not betray thee.

When about to commit a base deed respect thyself though there is no witness.

I hate organized religion. I think you have to love thy neighbor as thyself. I think you have to pick your own God and be true to him. I always say 'him' rather than 'her.' Maybe it's because of my generation but I don't like the idea of a female God. I see God as a benevolent male.

Observe all men thyself most.

An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.

Know then thyself presume not God to scan The proper study of mankind is man.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor.

Observe constantly that all things take place by change and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are and to make new things like them.

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast or murder thy friend.

Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude and the society of thyself.