When the ruler is obedient to God, God is his protector and friend.

Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.

A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane

A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.

Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.

Avoid that which an enemy tells you to do; for if you follow his advice, you will smite your, knees with the hand of sorrow. If he shows you a road straight as an arrow, turn from it and go the other way.

A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.