If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.