When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Remember even when alone, that the divine is everywhere.

Slater soaks into the mind as water into low and marshy places, where it becomes stagnant and offensive.

I know how the birds fly, how the fishes swim, how animals run. But there is the Dragon. I cannot tell how it mounts on the winds through the clouds and flies through heaven. Today I have seen the Dragon.

When you breathe, you inspire, and when you do not breathe, you expire.

To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare to remain incorrect?

Friendship with the upright, with the truthful and with the well informed is beneficial. Friendship with those who flatter, with those who are meek and who compromise with principles, and with those who talk cleverly is harmful.