"Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly."

"The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forebearing."

"We have two ears and one mouth so we may listen more and talk the less."

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

"First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak."

"Only the educated are free."

"I define comfort as self-acceptance. When we finally learn that self-care begins and ends with ourselves, we no longer demand sustenance and happiness from others."

"In Einstein's theory of relativity the observer is a man who sets out in quest of truth armed with a measuring-rod. In quantum theory he sets out with a sieve."

"Every serious-minded person knows that a large part of the effort required in moral discipline consists in the courage needed to acknowledge the unpleasant consequences of one's past and present acts."

"If dogs could talk, it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one."

"One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it."

"The poet ranks far below the painter in the representation of visible things, and far below the musician in that of invisible things."