An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog's mouth with a crumb.
You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby - take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.