When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

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.

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

Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue.

A picture is poem without words.

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.