The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue

We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.

What we think, we become

His success may be great, but be it ever so great the wheel of fortune may turn again and bring him down into the dust

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity

If a man possesses a repentant spirit his sins will disappear, but if he has an unrepentant spirit his sins will continue and condemn him for their sake forever

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes he who loves no one has no woes

The greatest prayer is patience