Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

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

A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. If you are generous, you will gain everything.

The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.

We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?

Love is like a spice. It can sweeten your life - however, it can spoil it, too.

To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.