Whosoever formeth an intimacy with the enemies of his friends, does so to injure the latter. O wise man! wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts.