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

Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed.

When people are educated, the distinction between classes disappears.

The Master said, If out of the three hundred songs I had to take one phrase to cover all my teachings, I would say 'Let there be no evil in your thoughts.'

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? If he reach the age of forty or fifty, and has not made himself heard of, then indeed he will not be worth being regarded with respect.

Look closely into his aims, observe the means by which he pursues them, discover what brings him content - and can the man's real worth remain hidden from you?

The superior person gathers his weapons together in order to provide against the unforeseen.