30. JanuaryThe lonelier I am, the poorer in friends, the more I will respect the law that stands within me. When everything wavers, I hold to what I have recognised as right. 4. FebruaryMankind was my business. The common welfare, mercy, forbearance — all of that was my business. 4. JuneIf I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now — when? 25. JuneIt is not the place that creates peace, but the gathered soul; solitude gives you back to yourself. 25. JulyAlone in the dark bamboo grove I sit and play the lute. No one knows of it — only the moon comes and shines. 24. AugustMan lives not by care for himself, but by love. 6. SeptemberYou must live for the other if you wish to live for yourself. 18. SeptemberThe children of Adam are limbs of one body, created from one essence. If one limb is in pain, the others find no rest.