“They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.”

“No lake so still but it has its wave.No circle so perfect but that it has its blur.I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.”

“People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.”

“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.”

“Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.”

“The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. ”

“Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge.”