I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women.

Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held. Don't worry about not being in office, worry about qualifying yourself for office. Don't worry that no one knows you, but seek to be worthy of being known.

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.

He who sling mud, lose ground.

I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.

Do unto others as you wish others do unto you.

The gem cannot be polished without friction nor man without trials.