“Young men are apt to think themselves wise enough, as drunken men are apt to think themselves sober enough.”

“Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves”

“In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.”

“Many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request.”

“Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.”

“Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.”

“Jangan memaksa orang mendengarkan anda, sebab kalau orang tidak mau mendengarkan anda, lebih baik tutup mulut.”