It's hard to keep your balance standing tip-toe.

True humility involves opposites. The truly humble work in silence. Because they do not speak of their accomplishments, credit for them can never be taken away.

An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.

The more you know the less you understand.

To consider this desirable would be to delight in the slaughter of men; and he who delights in the slaughter of men cannot get his will in the kingdom.

Perfect kindness acts without thinking of kindness.

Ancient masters of excellence had a subtle essence, and a depth too profound to comprehend.