Better were it to be unborn than to be ill bred.
Talking much is a sign of vanity, for the one who is lavish with words is cheap in deeds.
God is absolutely good; and so, assuredly, the cause of all that is good.
Trust few men; above all, keep your follies to yourself.
There is nothing more becoming any wise man, than to make choice of friends, for by them thou shalt be judged what thou art: let them therefore be wise and virtuous, and none of those that follow thee for gain; but make election rather of thy betters, than thy inferiors.
The useful type of successful teacher is one whose main interest is the children, not the subject.