Excess weakens the spirits.

Without that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.

I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity.

Love of goodness without love of learning degenerates into simple-mindedness. Love of knowledge without love of learning degenerates into utter lack of principle. Love of faithfulness without love of learning degenerates into injurious disregard of consequences. Love of uprightness without love of learning degenerates into harshness. Love of courage without love of learning degenerates into insubordination. Love of strong character without love of learning degenerates into mere recklessness.

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.

Wisdom is rooted in watching with affection the way people grow.

The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a straight line that passes directly through the center of a very large tree.