Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.
Wherever the tree of beneficence takes root, it sends forth branches beyond the sky!
Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.