The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.

A little and a little, collected together, becomes a great deal; the heap in the barn consists of single grains, and drop and drop make the inundation.

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

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

Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings.

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

Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.