Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.
When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.
Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?