“「The beginning is the most important part of the work.」”

“「Conquering yourself is the greatest victory.」”

“「Conquering oneself is the true victory.」”

“「At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.」”

“「The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depend upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily.」”

“「No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.」”