Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.

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

Be thou good thyself, and let people speak evil of thee; it is better than to be wicked, and that they should consider thee as good.

To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.