People who talk well but do nothing are like musical intruments; the sound is all they have to offer.

Let us not unlearn what we have already learned

Chilo advised, "not to speak evil of the dead."

What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others.

Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.

Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?

The health and vigor necessary for the practice of what is good, depend equally on both mind and body.