Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

Heaven, in the production of things, is sure to be bountiful to them, according to their qualities. Hence the tree that is flourishing, it nourishes, while that which is ready to fall, it overthrows.

All people are the same; only their habits differ.

I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?

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.

A gentleman does not promote a man on account of what he says; nor does he reject sayings, because the speaker is what he is.

Good is no hermit. It has ever neighbors.