You will never know how sharp a sword is unless it's drawn from its sheath
What the wise seek is in themselves
Never do to others what you would not like them to do to you.
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.
The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities.
Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.