Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.

We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living

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.

Those who break down the dikes will themselves be drowned in the inundation.

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.

He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.