A highly learned man has two sources of happiness: Either he abandons all earthly interests or else he possesses much which could be abandoned.

Who is blind, dumb and deaf will live a peaceful life of a hundred years.

If you are truly persevering in virtue, what is the place of a haughty attitude? The cow which has no milk will not be purchased, even though equipped with a pleasant-sounding bell.

The teachings of elegant sayings should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, any price will be paid.