Only The Supremely Wise And The Ignorant

The Expectations Of Life Depend Upon Diligence; The Mechanic That Would Perfect His Work Must First Sharpen His Tools.

There Are Three Friendships Which Are Advantageous, And Three Which Are Injurious. Friendship With The Upright; Friendship With The Sincere; And Friendship With The Man Of Much Observation: These Are Advantageous. Friendship With The Man Of Specious Airs; Friendship With The Insinuatingly Soft; And Friendship With The Glib-tongued: These Are Injurious.

The Superior Man Is Satisfied And Composed; The Mean Man Is Always Full Of Distress.

Be Versed In Ancient Lore, And Familiarize Yourself With The Modern; Then May You Become Teachers.

A Father's And A Mother's Age Must Be Borne In Mind; With Joy On The One Hand, Fear On The Other.