To fight against one's desires is the greatest of all fights.

Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.

A man's behavior is the index of the man, and his discourse is the index of his understanding.

The best deed of a great man is to forgive and forget.

Stubbornness destroys good advice.

Asceticism is not that you should not own anything, but that nothing should own you.

If you are greeted then return the greetings more warmly. If you are favored, then repay the obligation manifold; but he who takes the initiative will always excel in merit.