The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.
Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.
The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.