“Attention to health is life's greatest hindrance.”

“Rather I think that a man who ... is willing ... to value learning as long as he lives, not supposing that old age brings him wisdom of itself, will necessarily pay more attention to the rest of his life.”

“Self conquest is the greatest of victories.”

“The madness of love is the greatest of heaven's blessings.”

“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself.”

“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”

“The soul takes nothing with her to the next world but her education and her culture. At the beginning of the journey to the next world, one's education and culture can either provide the greatest assistance, or else act as the greatest burden, to the person who has just died.”