I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
To him who is stinted of food a boiled turnip will relish like a roast fowl.
Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.