The foolish man conceives the idea of 'self.' The wise man sees there is no ground on which to build the idea of 'self;' thus, he has a right conception of the world and well concludes that all compounds amassed by sorrow will be dissolved again, but the truth will remain.
Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame.
Though one should live a hundred years without wisdom and control, yet better, indeed, is a single day's life of one who is wise and meditative.
The wise man makes an island of himself that no flood can overwhelm.
Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure.
The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.
The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
The arrow shot by the archer may or may not kill a single person. But stratagems devised by wise men can kill even babes in the womb.
He shall despise none, but hear the opinions of all. A wise man shall make use of even a child's sensible utterance.
An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth.
A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable.
A wise man should not divulge the formula of a medicine which he has well prepared; an act of charity which he has performed; domestic conflicts; private affairs with his wife; poorly prepared food he may have been offered; or slang he may have heard.
Good people keep on walking whatever happens. They do not speak vain words and are the same in good fortune and bad. If one desires neither children nor wealth nor power nor success by unfair means, know such a one to be good, wise and virtuous.
The man who is truly wise knows that he knows very little.
I am rather inclined to silence, and whether that be wise or not, it is at least more unusual nowadays to find a man who can hold his tongue than to find one who cannot.
Wise councils may accelerate or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later the victory is sure to come
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it.
Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish.
Of all knowledge the wise and good seek most to know themselves.
