It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?

Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me you don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step the man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

You will never know how sharp a sword is unless it's drawn from its sheath

If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves.

Men do not stumble over mountains, but over mole hills.

Among the appliances to transform the people, sound and appearances are but trivial influences.