By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

The great mountain must collapse, the mighty beam must break and the wise man wither like a plant.

A heart set on love will do no wrong.

Not too isolated, not too many relationships, the middle, that's wisdom.

The superior man governs men, according to their nature, with what is proper to them, and as soon as they change what is wrong, he stops.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them.

Look for an occupation that you like, and you will not need to labor for a single day in your life.