A scholar’s pen is more valuable than a warrior’s sword.

To be knowledgeable, sit before scholars; to be wise, sit before life.

Truth is an honest saint; ignorance is a helpless scholar; knowledge is a kind sage.

Freedom is peace. Ignorance is slavery. Enlightenment is a scholar's highest reward.

A humble student is better than a proud scholar.

A sage's lowest wisdom surpasses a scholar's highest wisdom.

Scholars are the world's candles, sages are the universe's stars.

Scholars view the world from the mountaintop, sages view the universe from the stars.

Scholars are a gift. Saints are a prize. Sages are a blessing. Enlightenment is our reward.