“When you die, it will not be because you are sick, but because you were alive.”

Be not dazzled by beauty, but look for those inward qualities which are lasting.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

To wish to be well is a part of becoming well.

Regard a friend as loyal, and you will make him loyal.

You are your choices.

Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach.

The path of increase is slow, but the road to ruin is rapid.

Don’t stumble over something behind you.

He who spares the wicked injures the good.

Men can be divided into 2 groups: one that goes ahead and achieves something, and one that comes after and criticizes.

No good thing is pleasant without friends to share it.

After death there is nothing.

Find a path or make one.

A good person dyes events with his own colour and turns whatever happens to his own benefit.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.