He, who learns and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden, with a load of books.

Poverty snatches the reins out of the hand of piety.

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.

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

Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.

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

The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.