“It is necessary to take what is common as our guide; however, though this logic is universal, the many live as if each individual has his own private wisdom.”

“The waking have one world in common; sleepers have each a private world of his own.”

“Wisdom is the oneness of mind that guides and permeates all things.”

“The awake share a common world, but the asleep turn aside into private worlds.”

“It is necessary to understand that war is common, strife is customary, and all things happen because of strife and necessity.”

“Those who love wisdom must investigate many things”

“The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny - it is the light that guides your way.”