I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!
Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.
To him who is stinted of food a boiled turnip will relish like a roast fowl.