If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.

God preserve us! If men knew what is done in secret, no one would be free from the interference of others.

The sons of Adam are limbs of each other, Having been created of one essence. When the calamity of time affects one limb, the other limbs cannot remain at rest. If you have no sympathy for the troubles of others, You are unworthy to be called by the name of a human.

Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.

The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.