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.

A traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.

The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.

To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.

He who, when he hath the power, doeth not good, when he loses the means will suffer distress. There is not a more unfortunate wretch than the oppressor; for in the day of adversity nobody is his friend.

Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.

I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.