We ought so to behave to one another as to avoid making enemies of our friends, and at the same time to make friends of our enemies.

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.

In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on.

Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it may be; custom will soon render it easy and agreeable.

Animals share with us the privilege of having a soul.

In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.