The right time to show your good character is when you are pestered by someone weaker than you.
The fool thinks he has won a battle when he bullies with harsh speech, but knowing how to be forbearing alone makes one victorious.
Thought-habits can harden into character. So watch your thoughts.
Those who are ashamed of what they ought not to be ashamed; and are not ashamed of what they ought to be - such men, embracing erroneous views, enter the woeful path.
Temperance is a tree which as for its root very little contentment, and for its fruit calm and peace.
