"No man is free who is not master of himself."

"The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forebearing."

"We have two ears and one mouth so we may listen more and talk the less."

"Control thy passions, lest they take vengeance on thee."

"A wise man is he who does not grieve for the thing which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has."

"First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak."

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

"It is never too late to be what you might have been."

"The best rules to form a young man, are, to talk little, to hear much, to reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust one's own opinions, and value others that deserve it."

"Genius without education is like silver in the mine."

"Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive."

"Rincewind had been told that death was just like going into another room. The difference is, when you shout, 'Where's my clean socks?' no-one answers."