A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.

If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.

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.

The severity of the master is more useful than the indulgence of the father.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.

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