Though we take from a covetous man all his treasure, he has yet one jewel left; you cannot bereave him of his covetousness.

True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.

You can lead a man to Congress, but you can't make him think.

It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean.

If a man's from Texas, he'll tell you. If he's not, why embarrass him by asking?

The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.