Make faithfulness and truth thy masters: have no friends unlike thyself: be not ashamed to mend thy faults.

Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak!

For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We should be careful indeed what we say.

I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would esteem nothing above it.

Words are the voice of the heart.

Everyone eats and drinks; yet only few appreciate the taste of food.

To know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.