The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

Self knowledge is the beginning of self improvement.

When desire dies, fear is born.

Know or listen to those who know.

Be first the master of yourself

You can cultivate taste, as you can the intellect. Full understanding whets the appetite and desire, and, later, sharpens the enjoyment of possession.

The greatest fool is he who thinks he is not one and all others are.