The highest person is he who is of most use to humankind.

Greed takes a person to the watering place but gets him back without letting him drink. It undertakes responsibility but does not fulfill it. Often the drinker gets choked before quenching his thirst. The greater the worth of a thing yearned for, the greater is the grief for its loss. Desires blind the eyes of understanding. The destined share would reach him who does not approach it.

Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.

Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful.

The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.

Do not be like those on whom advice has no effect and who require punishment to correct themselves.

Whoever wants to be a leader should educate himself before educating others. Before preaching to others he should first practice himself. Whoever educates himself and improves his own morals is superior to the man who tries to teach and train others.