To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.

The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

Happiness does not consist in having what you want, but in wanting what you have

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things.

Do not wish for quick results, nor look for small advantages. If you seek quick results, you will not reach the ultimate goal. If you are led astray by small advantages, you will never accomplish great things.

I have never seen one who really loves goodness or one who really hates wickedness. One who really loves goodness will not place anything above it. One who really hates wickedness will practice goodness in such a way that wickedness will have no chance to get at him. Is there anyone who has devoted his whole strength to doing good for even as long as a single day? I have not seen anyone give up such an attempt because he had not the strength to go on. Perhaps there is such a case, but I have never seen it.