Who keeps the old akindle and adds new knowledge is fitted to be a teacher.
We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression; the heart of a wise man should resemble a mirror, which reflects every object without being sullied by any
It is better to light one small candle of gratitude than to curse the darkness.
The Essence of Knowledge is, having it, to use it.
When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.
Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed.