Although an ass is tired, he continues to carry his burden; he is unmindful of cold and heat; and he is always contented; these three things should be learned from the ass.

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction.

Good behavior wins even an enemy.

The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep.

Defect in one's limb ruins a man.

There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.

Sinfully acquired wealth may remain for ten years; in the eleventh year it disappears with even the original stock.