The wiser a man is, the less talkative will he be.

During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you - they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you.

Perfecting one's intellect causes one to speak less, and those words spoken will be adorned with wisdom.

Greed is permanent slavery

Always consider your intellect to be lacking; otherwise too much faith in it surely leads to error.

A True friend is one who sees a fault, gives you advice and who defends you in your absence.

People are of two types, they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity.