The young reed dies so easily. Beginnings are times of great peril.
Most deadly errors arise from obsolete assumptions.
Major flaw in government arise from a fear of making radical internal changes even though a need is clearly seen.
Life cannot find reasons to sustain it, cannot be a source of decent natural regard, unless each of us resolves to breathe such qualities into it.
Nature does not make mistakes. Right and wrong are human categories.
Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.