To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.
No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.
A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.
Do to me, O Allah, what is worthy of Thee; And not what is worthy of me.
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
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.