Truth is to be sought with a mind purified from the passions of the body. Having overcome evil things, thou shalt experience the union of the union mortal divinity with the mortal man.

In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.

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

Allow not sleep to close your eyes before three times reflecting on Your actions of the day. What deeds Done well, what not, what left undone?

Government exists only for the good of the governed.

Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.

When the wise man opens his mouth, the beauties of his soul present themselves to the view, like the statues in a temple.