Wherever good fortune enters, envy lays siege to the place and attacks it; and when it departs, sorrow and repentance remain behind.

If you cause your ship to stop and place the head of a long tube in the water and place the outer extremity to your ear, you will hear ships at a great distance from you.

There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see.

once you have tasted the taste of sky, you will forever look up

Lying on a feather mattress or quilt will not bring you renown.

Many have made a trade of delusions and false miracles, deceiving the stupid multitudes.

Every action needs to be prompted by a motive.