Slater soaks into the mind as water into low and marshy places, where it becomes stagnant and offensive.

I am not an originator but a transmitter.

To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.

If Language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant. If what is said is not what is meant, then what ought to be done, remains undone.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

The most beautiful sight in the world is a little child going confidently down the road of life after you have shown him the way.

There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.