The injury of prodigality leads to this, that he who will not economize will have to agonize.

Possessed of courage but devoid of morality, a superior man will make trouble while a small man will be a brigand.

Many seek happiness higher than men; others beneath him. But happiness is the same height as man.

Let a ruler base his government upon virtuous principles, and he will be like the pole-star, which remains steadfast in its place, while all the host of stars turn towards it

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

Which demands a lot of himself and some others, will be free from hatred.

Our headstrong passions shut the door of our souls against God.