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

That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

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.

Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.