That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.

I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he is of outward appearances.

If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.

The one who was born a genius can't win against the one who tries, and the one who tries can't win against the one who enjoys.

He who rules by moral force is like the pole star, which remains in place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.

When wealth is centralized, the people are dispersed. When wealth is distributed, the people are brought together.

When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.