If thou canst not make thyself such an one as thou wouldst, how canst thou expect to have another in all things to thy liking?

If we live in peace ourselves, we in turn may bring peace to others. A peaceable man does more good than a learned one.

Confidence is the illusion born of accidental success.

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.

If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?

Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?