I was a great dreamer of day dreams.

Above all, you must fight conceit, envy, and every kind of ill-feeling in your heart.

Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.

Be modest, humble, simple. Control your anger.

The dearest days in one's life are those that seem very far and very near at once.

Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be.

Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false look, smile, or act.