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

None can be so true to your secret as yourself.

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

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

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

Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.

The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.