It is the act of an ill-instructed man to blame others for his own bad condition; it is the act of one who has begun to be instructed, to lay the blame on himself; and of one whose instruction is completed, neither to blame another, nor himself.

Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.

No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.

Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.

When you want to hear a philosopher, do not say, 'You say nothing to me'; only show yourself worthy or fit to hear, and then you will see how you will move the speaker.

Exceed due measure, and the most delightful things become the least delightful.

If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, "He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.