Charity is that rational and constant affection which makes us sacrifice ourselves to the human race, as if we were united with it, so as to form one individual, partaking equally in its adversity and prosperity.

What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.

True goodness springs from a man's own heart. All men are born good.

Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

A scholar who loves comfort is not fit to be called a scholar.

The great mountain must collapse, the mighty beam must break and the wise man wither like a plant.

No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.