Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts.
Whosoever formeth an intimacy with the enemies of his friends, does so to injure the latter. O wise man! wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.