The holy man, though he be distressed, does not eat food mixed with wickedness. The lion, though hungry, will not eat what is unclean.

Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, fly freely about.

It may be doubtful, at first, whether a person is an enemy or friend. Meat, if not properly digested, becomes poison; But poison, if used rightly, may turn medicinal.

By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top.

Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.

If one is intelligent and applies himself well, what can he not accomplish? Even small bands of people, I have heard, have defeated whole armies.

If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes.

With gifts, you may gather your enemies about you. When giving nothing, even your own family will leave.

When a broken tank is filled with water, It certainly will leak on every side. Weak men who grow rich Seldom leave an inheritance.

Ask yourself before making a decision

The only solution to the issue of human rights is oblivion.

An affair now and then is good for a marriage. It adds spice, stops it from getting boring... I ought to know.

My ambition cannot be stopped!

Bullies enjoy dark happiness; these are the blank parts that eventually fill their minds with nothingness.

I've been writing about my boyhood, when I was a little kid back on my grandfather's farm where we didn't know about black widow spiders or all that stuff. But writing about that is so easy.

We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts.

You can't hurt me, I found peace within myself.

Christians are not perfect, by any means, but they can be people made fully alive.

Certainty is an unrealistic and unattainable ideal