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

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

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

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.

Before all, be real. Only the truth gives to the word the Orpheus' Lyre power.

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.

The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.