This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
The man who is always fortunate cannot easily have a great reverence for virtue.
Anyone who has got a book collection/library and a garden wants for nothing.
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
Nature has inclined us to love men.