Do unto others what you want done unto you.

The general of a large army may be defeated, but you cannot defeat the determined mind of a peasant.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse. . . . The nobler sort of man pays special attention to nine points. He is anxious to see clearly, to hear distinctly, to be kindly in his looks, respectful in his demeanor, conscientious in his speech, earnest in his affairs. When in doubt, he is careful to inquire; when in anger, he thinks of the consequences; when offered an opportunity for gain, he thinks only of his duty.

A man exercising no forethought will soon experience present sorrow.

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

Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed.