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

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.

To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.

Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.

To him who is stinted of food a boiled turnip will relish like a roast fowl.

Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.