This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again.

The nobler a man, the harder it is for him to suspect inferiority in others.

For one day spent well, and agreeably to your precepts, is preferable to an eternity of error.

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

The false is nothing but an imitation of the true.

The wise are instructed by reason, average minds by experience, the stupid by necessity and the brute by instinct.

It is a common saying that many pecks of salt must be eaten before the duties of friendship can be discharged.