A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby - take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.

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

Publish not men's secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.

The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.

Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.