It is true greatness to have in one the frailty of a man and the security of a god.

The great thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet.

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.

He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.

Those that are a friend to themselves are sure to be a friend to all.

Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.

You find in some a sort of graceless modesty, that makes them ashamed to requite an obligation.