A person who spends more than he earns is a fool

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.

Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.

One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been.

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.

It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.

The object of the superior man is truth.

Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.

Don't criticize what you can't understand.

What you're thinking is what you're becoming.