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

O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

Whosoever formeth an intimacy with the enemies of his friends, does so to injure the latter. O wise man! wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger.

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.