When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.

Those whose courses are different cannot lay plans for one another.

We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

I have never seen one who really loves goodness or one who really hates wickedness. One who really loves goodness will not place anything above it. One who really hates wickedness will practice goodness in such a way that wickedness will have no chance to get at him. Is there anyone who has devoted his whole strength to doing good for even as long as a single day? I have not seen anyone give up such an attempt because he had not the strength to go on. Perhaps there is such a case, but I have never seen it.

Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things.

What is most needed for learning is a humble mind.