The wise man then followed a simple way of life-which is hardly surprising when you consider how even in this modern age he seeks to be as little encumbered as he possibly can.

No tree becomes rooted and sturdy unless many a wind assails it. For by its very tossing it tightens its grip and plants its roots more securely; the fragile trees are those that have grown in a sunny valley.

Light cares speak, great ones are speechless. -Curae leves loquuntur ingentes stupent

There is nothing more despicable than an old man who has no other proof than his age to offer of his having lived long in the world.

Many men would have arrived at wisdom had they not believed themselves to have arrived there already.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested destroys its chance of revenge.

The many speak highly of you, but have you really any grounds for satisfaction with yourself if you are the kind of person the many understand?