Let tears flow of their own accord; their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony.

Fire tests gold, suffering tests brave men.

Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.

The way to wickedness is always through wickedness.

As for old age, embrace and love it. It abounds with pleasure if you know how to use it. The gradually declining years are among the sweetest in a man's life, and I maintain that, even when they have reached the extreme limit, they have their pleasure still.

If you don't know, ask. You will be a fool for the moment, but a wise man for the rest of your life.

No one loves his country for its size or eminence, but because it's his own.