A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.

It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.

He taught people with his best way. He showed his beauty. He was all good so peace be on him and his family.

But for the cravings of the belly not a bird would have fallen into the snare; nay, nay, the fowler would not have spread his net. The belly is chains to the hands and fetters to the feet. He who is a slave to his belly seldom worships God.

When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.

Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.