If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail.

Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.

The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.

Place is the greatest thing, as it contains all things.

All things are from water and all things are resolved into water.

Take Time by the forelock.

Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.