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

Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.

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

Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.

When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within every jacket there is a man.

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

A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.