But for the cravings of the belly not a bird would have fallen into the snare; nay, nay, the fowler would not have spread his net. The belly is chains to the hands and fetters to the feet. He who is a slave to his belly seldom worships God.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.

If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.

Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

He who learns the rules of wisdom, without conforming to them in his life, is like a man who labored in his fields, but did not sow