Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.

Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.

To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.

Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.

However much you study, you cannot know without action. A donkey laden with books is neither an intellectual nor a wise man. Empty of essence, what learning has he whether upon him is firewood or book?

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.