Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Whatsoever that be within us that feels, thinks, desires, and animates, is something celestial, divine, and, consequently, imperishable.

He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.

It will contribute towards one's object, who wishes to acquire a facility in the gaining of knowledge, to doubt judiciously.

Everybody loves a thing more if it has cost him trouble: for instance those who have made money love money more than those who have inherited it.

As for the story, whether the poet takes it ready made or constructs it for himself, he should first sketch its general outline, and then fill in the episodes and amplify in detail.

He who cannot see the truth for himself, nor, hearing it from others, store it away in his mind, that man is utterly worthless.