Be like the cliff against which the waves continually break; but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away.

When we consider we are bound to be serviceable to mankind, and bear with their faults, we shall perceive there is a common tie of nature and relation between us.

Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just.

Does a man shrink from change? Why, what can come into being save by change?

Do not be ashamed of help.

When you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, remember that your defining characteristic-what defines a human being-is to work with others.