Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
A true gentleman makes demands upon himself but not upon others.
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.
The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife
First there must be order and harmony within your own mind. Then this order will spread to your family, then to the community, and finally to your entire kingdom. Only then can you have peace and harmony.