How strange and foolish is man. He looses his health in gaining wealth. Then to regain health he wastes his wealth. He ruins is present while worrying about his future - but weeps in the future by recalling his past. He lives as though death shall never come to him - but dies in a way as if he were never born.

Do not use the sharpness of your speech on your mother who taught you how to speak.

Silence is the best reply to a fool.

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

Know thyself, and thou shalt know God.

Courtesy costs nothing, but buys everything.

How many lessons there are and how little they are taken