The sea does not contain all the pearls, the earth does not enclose all the treasures, and the flint-stone does not inclose all the diamonds, since the head of man encloses wisdom.

Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.

Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.

So long as money can answer, it were wrong in any business to put the life in danger.

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.