Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation. Knowledge is as wings to man's life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its acquisition is incumbent upon everyone.

Religion without science is superstition. Science without religion is materialism.

The essence of faith is fewness of words and abundance of deeds.

Know thou that every fixed star hath its own planets, and every planet its own creatures, whose number no man can compute.

In all matters moderation is desirable. If a thing is carried to excess, it will prove a source of evil.

Bring thyself to account each day ere thou art summoned to a reckoning; for death, unheralded, shall come upon thee and thou shalt be called to give account for thy deeds.

Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.