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

There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.

If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.

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.

None can be so true to your secret as yourself.

Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!

Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings.