Be aroused by poetry; structure yourself with propriety, refine yourself with music.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Not feeling compassion for a stranger is like not feeling when one's foot has caught fire

You can cheat an honest man but not make a fool out of him.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

The young should be dutiful at home, modest abroad, careful and true, overflowing in kindness for all, but in brotherhood with love. And if they have strength to spare they should spend it on the arts.

Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.