Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.
Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog's mouth with a crumb.
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the contrary; and this is the essence of good policy.
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.