The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.

That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.

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.

With a heavy load and a long journey

Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.

It is the obligation of the ruler to continually renew himself in order to renew the people by his example.

Don't let your past determine your destiny.