I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.
He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.
The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.