Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.

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.

First there must be order and harmony within your own mind.

Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.

Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.

To be excellent when engaged in administration is to be like the North Star. As it remains in its one position, all the other stars surround it.

Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to speak prudently, and to behave worthily.