When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

Union gives strength.

Obtain from yourself all that makes complaining useless. No longer implore from others what you yourself can obtain.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

The gods help them that help themselves.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.