A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

The deeper the waters are, the more still they run.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.