It is of the essence of virtue that the good is not to be done for the sake of a reward.
A soul can create only when alone.
Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.
A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture.
To be is to stand for.
Wise criticism always begins with self-criticism.