Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.
The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.