We come from God. As the tree from the root and the stream from the spring; that's why we should always be in contact with Him, as the trunk from the root. Because the stream dries up when it is separated from the spring and the tree dies when is uprooted.

A blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy.

Above all things, respect yourself.

In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.

Number is the within of all things.

When the wise man opens his mouth, the beauties of his soul present themselves to the view, like the statues in a temple.

Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.