The ascent from earth to heaven is not easy.

No man can live happily who regards himself alone, who turns everything to his own advantage. Thou must live for another, if thou wishest to live for thyself.

Successful villany is called virtue.

Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit.

Four things does a reckless man gain who covets his neighbor's wife - demerit, an uncomfortable bed, thirdly, punishment, and lastly, hell.

If you judge, investigate.

Associate with people who are likely to improve you.