Truth uttered before its time is dangerous.

Never has there been one possessed of complete sincerity who did not move others. Never has there been one who had not sincerity who was able to move others.

To act without clear understanding, to form habits without investigation, to follow a path all one's life without knowing where it really leads; such is the behavior of the multitude.

The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.

Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.

Human nature is disposed to do good.

Sincerity is the way to heaven.