Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.

However much you study, you cannot know without action. A donkey laden with books is neither an intellectual nor a wise man. Empty of essence, what learning has he whether upon him is firewood or book?

He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.

In the faculty of speech man excels the brute; but if thou utterest what is improper, the brute is they superior.

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts.

The severity of the master is more useful than the indulgence of the father.