Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?
The sun and moon shine on all without partiality.
Have no friends not equal to yourself.
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.
It was by music that the ancient kings gave elegant expression to their joy. By their armies and axes they gave the same to their anger.
