Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.

Heaven means to be one with God.

A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will pay.

Things that are done, it is needless to speak about...things that are past, it is needless to blame.

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

Listen widely to remove your doubts and be careful when speaking about the rest and your mistakes will be few. See much and get rid of what is dangerous and be careful in acting on the rest and your causes for regret will be few. Speaking without fault, acting without causing regret: 'upgrading' consists in this.

Look closely into his aims, observe the means by which he pursues them, discover what brings him content - and can the man's real worth remain hidden from you?