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

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.

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.

When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within every jacket there is a man.

Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

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