If Either Wealth Or Poverty Are Come

A Blemish May Be Removed From A Diamond By Careful Polishing, But Evil Words Once Spoken Cannot Be Effaced.

The Good Man Does Not Grieve That Other People Do Not Recognize His Merits. His Only Anxiety Is Lest He Should Fail To Recognize Theirs.

To Study And At Times Practice What One Has Learned, Is This Not A Pleasure?

Signs And Symbols Rule The World, Not Words Nor Laws.

Death And Life Have Their Determined Appointments; Riches And Honors Depend Upon Heaven.