Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.
If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant
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.
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.