I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?

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

Tea tempers the spirits and harmonizes the mind, dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens thought and prevents drowsiness, lightens or refreshes the body, and clears the perceptive faculties.

When you breathe, you inspire, and when you do not breathe, you expire.

Be aroused by poetry; structure yourself with propriety, refine yourself with music.

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.

Don't let your past determine your destiny.