If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
In the faculty of speech man excels the brute; but if thou utterest what is improper, the brute is they superior.
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.