Be not in the desire of thine own ease.

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.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

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

There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.

O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.

It's no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.