A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.

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

If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt consolation.

O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

It's no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.

Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.

Though someday we may become as eloquent as Sahban, but we might also miss the essence of the Forgiving One.