It's no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.

Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

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.

There is no great difficulty to separate the soul from the body, but it is not so easy to restore life to the dead.

Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.