"The generality of men know no criterion of truth, but are led by popular opinion."
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"Whenever you are proposing to take anyone's advice about your affairs, first look to see how he manages his own; for the man of defective judgment in his own business will never give
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"Choose rather honesty poverty, than dishonest riches, as the latter only profits the possessor in life, but the first crowns the very dead with fame and glory."
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"If you be a lover of instruction, you will be well instructed
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"It is the duty of every man to improve his knowledge, will and understanding."
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"Of all our possessions... Wisdom alone is immortal.."
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"Spend your leisure time in cultivating an ear attentive to discourse, for in this way you will find that you learn with ease what others have found out with difficulty."
― Isocrates
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"It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement.
Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs, therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity or undue depression in adversity."
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