One great difference between a wise man and a fool is, the former only wishes for what he may possibly obtain; the latter desires impossibilities.
It is better to destroy one's own errors than those of others.
The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
We think there is color, we think there is sweet, we think there is bitter, but in reality there are atoms and a void.
Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son; the man unfortunate in his choice loses his daughter also.