Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

I am not bothered by the fact that I am not understood. I am bothered when I do not know others.

When strict with oneself, one rarely fails.

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

Women and people of low birth are very hard to deal with. If you are friendly to them, they get out of hand, and if you keep your distance, they resent it.

The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.