The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

Wherever the tree of beneficence takes root, it sends forth branches beyond the sky!

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.

Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.

A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.