He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.

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

He who, when he hath the power, doeth not good, when he loses the means will suffer distress. There is not a more unfortunate wretch than the oppressor; for in the day of adversity nobody is his friend.

Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.

He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.

If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.

I have never seen a man lost who was on a straight path.