Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.

Avoid that which an enemy tells you to do; for if you follow his advice, you will smite your, knees with the hand of sorrow. If he shows you a road straight as an arrow, turn from it and go the other way.

A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.

Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.

Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.

O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.