Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.

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

Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.

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

He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.