Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established

He who crosses the ocean twice without washing is a dirty double crosser.

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a pillow - I have still joy in the midst of all these things.

The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression; the heart of a wise man should resemble a mirror, which reflects every object without being sullied by any

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.

There are three things against which the wise man guards: lust when young, quarrels when strong, and covetousness when old.