If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.
To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a prince.
To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.