Water indeed will flow indifferently to the east or west, but will it flow indifferently up or down? The tendency of our nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downwards. There are none but have this tendency to good, just as all water flows downward.

A great man is one who has not lost the child's heart.

The feeling of compassion is the beginning of humanity.

The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.

There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.

The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart.

The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.