Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.
The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.