There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute.

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?

Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.

To acknowledge our faults when we are blamed, is modesty; to discover them to one's friends in ingenuousness, is confidence; but to preach them to all the world, if one does not take care, is pride.

A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may attain to his excellence. When you meet an unworthy one, then look within and examine yourself.

A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.

Faithfulness and sincerity first of all.