Though someday we may become as eloquent as Sahban, but we might also miss the essence of the Forgiving One.

When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.

Avoid that which an enemy tells you to do; for if you follow his advice, you will smite your, knees with the hand of sorrow. If he shows you a road straight as an arrow, turn from it and go the other way.

None can be so true to your secret as yourself.

He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?

Be not in the desire of thine own ease.

You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.