He who keeps danger in mind, is he who will rest safe in his seat; he who keeps ruin in mind, is he who will preserve his interests secure.

When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.

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.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

Do unto others as you wish others do unto you.

The gentleman calls attention to the good points in others; he does not call attention to their defects. The small man does just the reverse of this.

You will never know how sharp a sword is unless it's drawn from its sheath