The fear of war is worse than war itself.

It is dishonorable to say one thing and think another; how much more dishonorable to write one thing and think another.

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

The best ideas are common property.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

Resistance to oppression is second nature.

Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.