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

Lead such a life, that, when you die, the people may mourn you, and while you are alive they long for your company.

No wealth like education and no poverty like ignorance

Thy lot or portion of life is seeking after thee; therefore be at rest from seeking after it.

Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety, after all it is only in the darkest nights that stars shine more brightly.

Of all the follies the greatest is to love the world.

Perfecting one's intellect causes one to speak less, and those words spoken will be adorned with wisdom.