He, who learns and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden, with a load of books.
Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.
It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.