He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.

Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed.

I saw some piglets suckling their dead mother. After a short while they shuddered and went away. They had sensed that she could no longer see them and that she wasn't like them any more. What they loved in their mother wasn't her body, but whatever it was that made her body live.

Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them.

Not too isolated, not too many relationships, the middle, that's wisdom.