I had grown up in a humanist atmosphere, and war to me was never anything but horror, mutilation and senseless destruction, and I knew that many great and wise people felt the same way about it.
Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.
Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.
Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom.
It is from books that wise people derive consolation in the troubles of life.
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.
My mother went to university, my father didn't. But they are very educated, very wise people. My father went to the military, so he's worldly.
Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.