We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment.

All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.

When one is consumed by the sorrows of life, three things give him relief: offspring, a wife, and the company of the Lord's devotees.

A friend, even if he be the enemy's son , should be protected.

Virtuous persons and fruit-laden trees bow, but fools and dry sticks break because they do not bend.

In trans-border relations, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies or even permanent borders. There are only permanent interests and everything should be done to secure these interests.

He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.