Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.

O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.