It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the contrary; and this is the essence of good policy.

If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.

The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.

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

Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

There is no great difficulty to separate the soul from the body, but it is not so easy to restore life to the dead.