The best of seers is he who guesses well.

Greatness brings no profit to people. God indeed, when in anger, brings greater ruin to great mens houses.

We must take care of our minds because we cannot benefit from beauty when our brains are missing.

If some appalling disaster befalls, there's Always a way for the rich.

Enough is abundance to the wise.

To a father waxing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter; sons have spirits of a higher pitch, but less inclined to endearing fondness.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.