A good man is not mine to see. Could I see a man possessed of constancy, that would satisfy me.

The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man cherishes justice, the lower type of man cherishes the hope of favors to be received.

Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

If the gentleman is not serious, he will not be respected, and his learning will not be on a firm foundation. He considers loyalty and faithfulness to be fundamental, has no friends who are not like him, and when he has made mistakes, he is not afraid of correcting them.

If you don't know the life yet, how could be possible for you to know the death?

Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.

In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.