What the wise seek is in themselves

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.

Only one who bursts with enthusiasm do I instruct; Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten. If I hold up one corner and you do not come back to me with the other three, I do not continue the lesson.

While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

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

The wise man delights in water, the Good man delights in mountains. For the wise move; but the Good stay still. The wise are happy; but the good secure.