If a man remembers what is right at the sign of profit, is ready to lay down his life in the face of danger, and does not forget sentiments he has repeated all his life when he has been in straitened circumstances for a long time, he may be said to be a complete man.

See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

The great man is sparing in words but prodigal in deeds.

Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.

The person who is not strong enough gives up at the halfway point - but you are limiting yourself before even starting.