Cultivate the root; the leaves and branches will take care of themselves.

Thought, unassisted by learning, is dangerous.

Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill one. Care not for being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note.

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.

We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living

Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.

I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.