Know thyself, and thou shalt know God.

People's hearts are like wild animals. They attach their selves to those that love and train them.

Whoever educates himself and improves his own morals & character is superior to the man who tries to teach & train others.

He who busies himself with things other than improvement of his own self becomes perplexed in darkness and entangled in ruin. His evil spirits immerse him deep in vices and make his bad actions seem handsome.

Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.

If you are greeted then return the greetings more warmly. If you are favored, then repay the obligation manifold; but he who takes the initiative will always excel in merit.

Be afraid of a dignified man when he is hungry and a wicked man when his belly is full.