When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.

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

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

Better beggar woman and single than Queen and married.

One just needs a little alertness to see and find out: Life is really a great cosmic laughter.

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.

One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.

Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

To live is not merely to breathe; it is to act; it is to make use of our organs, senses, faculties - of all those parts of ourselves which give us the feeling of existence

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.

As our case is new, we must think and act anew.

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

If you don't know where you're from, you'll have a hard time saying where you're going.

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

One who loses wealth loses much. One who loses a friend loses more. But one who loses courage loses all.

Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors.