Be not in the desire of thine own ease.

To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a prince.

A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.

Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.

The sea does not contain all the pearls, the earth does not enclose all the treasures, and the flint-stone does not inclose all the diamonds, since the head of man encloses wisdom.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?