Remember at anything that shall befall thee to turn to thyself and seek what faculty thou hast for making use of it. If thou see a beautiful person, thou wilt find a faculty for that—namely, Self-mastery. If toil is laid upon thee, thou wilt find the faculty of Perseverance. If thou art reviled, thou wilt find Patience. And making this thy wont, thou shalt not be carried away by the appearances.
Whatever happens to you, remember to look within yourself. Ask what ability you have to make use of it. If you see a beautiful person, you will find you have self-control. If you face hard work, you will find you have perseverance. If you are insulted, you will find you have patience. Make this a habit, and you will not be carried away by appearances.