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

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? If he reach the age of forty or fifty, and has not made himself heard of, then indeed he will not be worth being regarded with respect.

I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.

If a man is not good, what has he to do with the rules of propriety? If he is not good, what has he to do with music?

Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.

Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come.