It is only necessary to make war with five things; / with the maladies of the body / the ignorances of the mind / with the passions of the body / with the seditions of the city / and the discords of families.

A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence.

No man is free who cannot command himself.

For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.

Sobriety is the strength of the soul, for it preserves its reason unclouded by passion.

As he who wishes the best fruit must pay attention to the land, so must the greatest attention be paid to the soul it fit is to produce fruits worthy of its nature.

Choices are the hinges of destiny.

The oldest, shortest words 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.

Be silent, or say something better than silence

Consider before acting, to avoid foolishness. It is the worthless man who speaks and acts thoughtlessly.