An ignorant man ages like an ox. His flesh may increase, but not his understanding.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

Not merely by rules of conduct and religious observances, nor by much learning either, nor even by attainment of concentration, nor by sleeping alone, do I reach the happiness of freedom, to which no worldlings attain. If you have not put an end to compulsions, nurse your faith

Your enemy can be your greatest teacher.

As from a large heap of flowers many garlands and wreaths are made, so by a mortal in this life there is much good work to be done.

Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.

Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you yourself test and judge to be true.