Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Study the past if you would define the future.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.