Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.

I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.

Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.

When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.

A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.

Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!

Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.