The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

None can be so true to your secret as yourself.

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.

I have never seen a man lost who was on a straight path.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.