O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.

It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.

A traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.

An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.

Take care how you listen to the voice of the flatterer, who, in return for his little stock, expects to derive from you considerable advantage. If one day you do not comply with his wishes, be imputes to you two hundred defects instead of perfections.

Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.