If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt consolation.

Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.

Much contention and strife will arise in that house where the wife shall get up dissatisfied with her husband.

No one ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart.

If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.