Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

We often despise what is most useful to us.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves.

Most arguments are useless.

A person's true nature will reveal itself despite disguise.

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters.

Persuasion is better than force.

Others may try to feed our ego, but it is up to us to constrain it.