He who knoweth not what he ought to know, is a brute beast among men; he that knoweth no more than he hath need of, is a man among brute beasts; and he that knoweth all that may be known, is as a God among men.

Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.

A man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child.

Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

Do not talk a little on many subjects, but much on a few.

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.

Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.