A flower earns its honor in the dirt.

The prettiest flowers earn their honor in the ugliest dirt.

It is better to praise your enemies than to curse your friends.

A defeated warrior is still greater than a victorious coward.

It is better to regard your enemies than to dishonor your friends.

An honorable adversary is better than a dishonorable ally.

Light earns its highest honors in the dark.

If you seek money, be wise; if you seek power, be strong; if you seek honor, be virtuous; if you seek happiness, be yourself.

If you look to money for happiness, you will be disappointed; to power, you will be disillusioned; to honor, you will be dissatisfied; to others, you will be disenchanted; but if you look to God, you will be fulfilled.