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.

He who needs only coarse food, water and drink, and as pillow his folded arms will find happiness without further search.

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me you don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step the man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?

The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.

Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right.

Rotten wood cannot be carved.