Echoes

When one cultivates to the utmost the principles of his nature, and exercises them on the principle of reciprocity, he is not far from the path. What you do not like when done to yourself, do not do to others.

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.

When you are content to be simply yourself, everybody will respect you.

If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready.

He who does not trust enough will not be trusted.

Virtue can only flourish amongst equals.

If the public thought elevates you above the generality of men, let the other humble you, and hold you in a perfect equality with all mankind, for this is your natural condition.

Everything is interaction and reciprocal.

Nature never did betray the heart that loved her.

The inhabitants of these islands are the most hospitable people I have ever encountered; they give freely of what they possess, asking nothing in return.

To account nothing of one’s self, and to think always kindly and highly of others, this is great and perfect wisdom.

People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.

If you act externally with men in conformity with your rank, you should recognize, by a more secret but truer thought, that you have nothing naturally superior to them.

The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.

Do not mistake yourself by believing that your being has something in it more exalted than that of others.

First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

I have always been fond of the West African proverb "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."

Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people.

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. If we really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? Our smile affirms our awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.