Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

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

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.