For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time, hatred ceases by not-hatred, this is the old rule

Therefore, be ye lamps unto yourselves, be ye a refuge to yourselves. Hold fast to the truth as a lamp; hold fast as a refuge to the truth. Look not for refuge to anyone besides yourselves.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

The fool who thinks he is wise is just a fool.  The fool who knows he is a fool is wise indeed.