The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.

Those who do not study are only cattle dressed up in men's clothes.

If a man be under the influence of anger his conduct will not be correct.

He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.

Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.

Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.