"We have two ears and one mouth so we may listen more and talk the less."

"Control thy passions, lest they take vengeance on thee."

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."

"A wise man is he who does not grieve for the thing which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has."

"Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast."

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

"Weak people cannot be sincere."

"Abundance is, in large part, an attitude."

"I could not say I believe. I know! I have had the experience of being gripped by something that is stronger than myself, something that people call God."

"It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own."

"No one wants advice, only collaboration."

"For verily, my brothers, the spirit is a stomach."