It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.

Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.

O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

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.

It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.

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

Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.