The "You Cannots"

Here are some interesting and wise statements. They were originally accredited to Abraham Lincoln but were actually not by him, though I think they're full of common sense [see link]. Please, read them [it won't take long].

1. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
2. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong
3. You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.
4. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
5. You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.
6. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.
7. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.
8. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
9. You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
10. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they will not do for themselves.

Good Verses to Say to One's Self

I should probably read these more.

A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 15:18

Direct my steps by Your word,And let no iniquity have dominion over me.
Psalm 119:133

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
Proverbs 26:4

The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
Proverbs 15:28