Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.

To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.

God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.

When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.