There is no such thing as a lovers' oath.

As the proverb says, "a good beginning is half the business" and "to have begun well" is praised by all.

Trees and fields tell me nothing: men are my teachers.

What I say is that 'just' or 'right' means nothing but what is in the interest of the stronger party.

I have this tattooed on my left side! I love the saying and it's a perfect description of Karma, don't judge/discriminate and don't do to someone what you wouldn't want done to you.

To be curious about that which is not one's concern while still in ignorance of oneself is ridiculous.

. . . the triumph of my art is in thoroughly examining whether the thought which the mind of the young man brings forth is a false idol or a noble and true birth.