Know what is evil, no matter how worshipped it may be. Let the man of sense not mistake it, even when clothed in brocade, or at times crowned in gold, because it cannot thereby hide its hypocrisy, for slavery does not lose its infamy, however noble the master.

Hope is a great falsifier of truth.

When everyone covets something, they are easily annoyed by it.

Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

The sage has one advantage: he is immortal. If this is not his century, many others will be.

The things we remember best are those better forgotten.

Always act as if you were seen.