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

To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a prince.

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

If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.

There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.

He taught people with his best way. He showed his beauty. He was all good so peace be on him and his family.

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.