Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving

Rate the task above the prize; will not the mind be raised? Fight thine own faults, not the faults of others; will not evil be mended?

A man who does not forget an agreement is resolved and honorable man.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

When young, beware of fighting; when strong, beware of sex; and when old, beware of possession.

The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man cherishes justice, the lower type of man cherishes the hope of favors to be received.

A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.