Memory says, 'I did that.' Pride replies, 'I could not have done that.' Eventually, memory yields.

No victor believes in chance.

I live in my own place - have never copied anyone even half, and at any master who lacks the grace - to laugh at himself - I laugh.

There is sense in hoping for recognition in a distant future only when we take it for granted that mankind will remain essentially unchanged, and that whatever is great is not for one age only but will be looked upon as great for all time.

If you have an enemy, do not requite him evil with good, for that would put him to shame. Rather prove that he did you some good.

The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.

Once the decision has been made, close your ear even to the best counter argument: sign of a strong character. Thus an occasional will to stupidity.