Money lost, something lost. Honor lost, much lost. Courage lost, everything lost-better you were never born

Light has called forth one organ to become its like, and thus the eye is formed by the light and for the light so that the inner light may emerge to meet the outer light.

Out of moderation a pure happiness springs.

Self knowledge is best learned not by contemplation, but by action.

Desire is the presentiment of our inner abilities, and the forerunner of our ultimate accomplishments.

It is only necessary to grow old to become more charitable and even indulgent. I see no fault committed by others that I have not committed myself.

It is working within limits that the craftsman reveals himself.