Chris Aurelius Denver

"Those who have never been tested should be pitied, for they don't know what they're capable of." -Seneca

Death comes for us all. We need to live in such a way that when it's our time, we will not regret the world we created by our own actions.

Difficulty comes from our perception of it. Be convinced of your own strength, and you'll see that you can indeed do this.

Idle hands are the devil's playground. Don't give the addiction room to show it's ugly head, fill this room with your aspirations.

It always seems impossible until it's done.

Difficulty is the anvil on which your character is formed. We should all strive to learn from it.

The planted seeds of today will be the crops in your garden tomorrow. What seeds are you planting today?

Your decisions in the present will decide your circumstances in the future.

Try to see and love what you have in the present, instead of fantasizing of what you will have in the future.

Do not let emotions rule your mind. They often forbid our thoughts from following reality and reason.

We are naturally inclined to follow our thoughts. Be aware of them, and decide the direction of your mind.

We are not defined by our failures or successes, but by our reactions to them.

We learn the most from the difficult parts of life. Accept them and learn all you can from them.

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

We are no slaves to our addictions, only if we believe we are.

Focus on the parts of your life which you can influence: your thoughts, wishes, desires and actions. Make the choices you decide are right.

Our time on this earth is finite, it is important to remember this. We should all make the best of it.

We cannot control all the challenges we're faced with, only our reactions to them. Face them with courage and wisdom, and we shall overcome.

Reaching perfection is impossible; we can only work to improve every single day and eventually near the impossible.

We can be so blinded by our own opinions that it becomes difficult to see the truth. We should keep this in mind in our search for wisdom.