Be not in the desire of thine own ease.

Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.

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

People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.

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

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

Though someday we may become as eloquent as Sahban, but we might also miss the essence of the Forgiving One.