Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.

True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.

The world is not composed of heroes and villains, but of men and women with all the passions that God has given them. The ignorant condemn, but the wise pity.

The history of the world is the history of a few men who had faith in themselves.

Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.