A wise man seeks by music to strengthen his soul: the thoughtless one uses it to stifle his fears.
If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.
We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important.
I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would esteem nothing above it.
When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.