Straight-forwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.

Behind every smile there's teeth.

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.

Some are born with knowledge, some derive it from study, and some acquire it only after a painful realization of their ignorance. But the knowledge being possessed, it comes to the same thing. Some study with a natural ease, some from a desire for advantages, and some by strenuous effort. But the achievement being made, it comes to the same thing.

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.

There is nothing impossible in all the world except that the heart of man is wanting in resolution.