Self knowledge is the beginning of self improvement.

Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people's expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns out better than we thought it would.

The happy are an exception who enjoy innocently their simple happiness.

Maturity of mind is best shown in slow belief.

Do not make Mistakes about Character. That is the worst and yet easiest error. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods. In dealing with men, more than with other things, it is necessary to look within. To know men is different from knowing things. It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.