A fool's brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education.
It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.
It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.
Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
A good character, when established, is not easily overthrown and should be our most endeared possession.
The only thing more frustrating than slanderers is those foolish enough to listen to them.