All people are the same; only their habits differ.

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

There are three friendships which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Friendship with the upright; friendship with the sincere; and friendship with the man of much observation: these are advantageous. Friendship with the man of specious airs; friendship with the insinuatingly soft; and friendship with the glib-tongued: these are injurious.

We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves

The Path is not far from man. When men try to pursue a course, which is far from the common indications of consciousness, this course cannot be considered The Path.

The wheel of fortune turns round incessantly, and who can say to himself, I shall today be uppermost.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.