The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

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.

Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

He who learns the rules of wisdom, without conforming to them in his life, is like a man who labored in his fields, but did not sow

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt consolation.