The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.

Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!

Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.

Be thou good thyself, and let people speak evil of thee; it is better than to be wicked, and that they should consider thee as good.

Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.

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

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