I have often found a small stream at its fountain-head, that, when followed up, carried away the camel with his load.
He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
Whosoever formeth an intimacy with the enemies of his friends, does so to injure the latter. O wise man! wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.
Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.