Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.
Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.