"A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself."

"Anger cannot be dishonest."

"All men are made one for another: either then teach them better or bear with them."

"Be like the cliff against which the waves continually break; but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it."

"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together,but do so with all your heart."

"A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others."