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

Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.

If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.

Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!

Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.