"If a man does not say to himself, 'What shall I think of this? What shall I think of this?' I can make nothing of him."

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."

"The Master said, 'A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? If he reach the age of forty or fifty, and has made no name for himself, then…"

"The cautious seldom err."

"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly; do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great a…"