The young should be dutiful at home, modest abroad, careful and true, overflowing in kindness for all, but in brotherhood with love. And if they have strength to spare they should spend it on the arts.

Good is no hermit. It has ever neighbors.

Without that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.

Those who are firm, enduring, simple and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue.

When you are laboring for others, let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.