"The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep."

"There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy."

"The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability."

"A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night."

"To love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"It is a subtle truth that rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority."