It is the law of nature that woman should be held under the dominance of man.

The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.

There are three things to beware of through life: when a man is young, let him beware of his appetites; when he is middle-aged, of his passions; and when old, of covetousness, especially.

To take what you know for what you know, and what you do not know for what you do not know, that is knowledge indeed.

A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.

The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse. . . . The nobler sort of man pays special attention to nine points. He is anxious to see clearly, to hear distinctly, to be kindly in his looks, respectful in his demeanor, conscientious in his speech, earnest in his affairs. When in doubt, he is careful to inquire; when in anger, he thinks of the consequences; when offered an opportunity for gain, he thinks only of his duty.

He who is really kind, can never be unhappy