Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.

Everyone eats and drinks; yet only few appreciate the taste of food.

The one who was born a genius can't win against the one who tries, and the one who tries can't win against the one who enjoys.

Of course you want to be rich and famous. It's natural. Wealth and fame are what every man desires. The question is: What are you willing to trade for it?

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

When superiors are fond of showing their humanity, inferiors try to outstrip one another in their practice of it.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.