A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.

The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

Sincerity is that whereby self-completion is effected, and its way is that by which man must direct himself.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them.

The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man cherishes justice, the lower type of man cherishes the hope of favors to be received.