If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.

If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.

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.

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.

A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby - take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.