He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger.

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.

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

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.