When superiors are fond of showing their humanity, inferiors try to outstrip one another in their practice of it.
The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.
Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you.
The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?
One dedicated worker is worth a thousand slaves.
At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.