Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.

People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.

The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.