I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.

What you know, you know, what you don't know, you don't know. This is true wisdom.

A father's and a mother's age must be borne in mind; with joy on the one hand, fear on the other.

Do not worry about not holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role. Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?

First there must be order and harmony within your own mind.

Heaven gives long life to the just and the intelligent.