There are those men who say to repay evil with kindness. But I say, how then are we to repay kindness? Repay kindness with kindness, but repay evil with justice.

Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.

The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.