There is no gem like truth, no wealth like knowledge, no treasure like understanding, and no jewel like wisdom.

Truth is like a rose; you have to love it with all of its thorns.

Beatings from truth are better than kisses from lies.

A sage is a library whose bookshelves are in his soul.

Court knowledge, marry wisdom, divorce ignorance.

Truth does not fulfill its destiny until it is known. Light does not fulfill its destiny until it is seen. Wisdom does not fulfill its destiny until it is practiced. Love does not fulfill its destiny until it is felt.