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

A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.

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.

I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.

Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.

Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.