If my mind be not engaged in worship, it is as though I worshipped not.

It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.

The demands that good people make are upon themselves; Those that bad people make are upon others.

Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.

Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it

Past scholars studied to improve themselves; Today's scholars study to impress others.

One who will study for three years. Without thought of reward. Would be hard indeed to find.