Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.