The tongue must be heavy indeed, because so few people can hold it

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

The people may be made to follow a path of action but they may not be made to understand it.

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.

Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things.

The Essence of Knowledge is, having it, to use it.

We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living