Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.
The inner nature of man is the province of Music.
If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.
Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed.
Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.
Those who are firm, enduring, simple and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue.