People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.

He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a prince.

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

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

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