Do you know what is better than charity and fasting and prayer? It is keeping peace and good relations between people, as quarrels and bad feelings destroy mankind.
He is not of us who is not affectionate to the little ones, and does not respect the old; and he is not of us, who does not order which is lawful, and prohibits that which is unlawful.
Much silence and a good disposition, there are no two things better than these.
“Think as I think” said the man, “or you are abominable. You are a toad.” And after I had thought on it, I said “I will then, be a toad.”
Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow, and the triumphs that are aftermath of war.
Humility is not disgraceful, and carries no loss of true pride.
The best weapons against the infamies of life are courage, wilfulness and patience. Courage strenthens, wilfulness is fun and patience provides tranquility.
The best effect of fine persons is felt after we have left their presence.