Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.
If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.
To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.