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

A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.

Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.

Take care how you listen to the voice of the flatterer, who, in return for his little stock, expects to derive from you considerable advantage. If one day you do not comply with his wishes, be imputes to you two hundred defects instead of perfections.

It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.

An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.

I have often found a small stream at its fountain-head, that, when followed up, carried away the camel with his load.