Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!

However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant

I have often found a small stream at its fountain-head, that, when followed up, carried away the camel with his load.