The height of the pinnacle is determined by the breadth of the base.

The wise know that foolish legislation is a rope of sand, which perishes in the twisting.

The soul answers never by words, but by the thing itself that is inquired after.

Do what you know and perception is converted into character.

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might.

Good as is discourse, silence is better and shames it.

The foolish man wonders at the unusual, but the wise man at the usual.