That sorrow which is the harbinger of joy is preferable to the joy which is followed by sorrow.

I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.

In the faculty of speech man excels the brute; but if thou utterest what is improper, the brute is they superior.

Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings.

Whenever thy hand can reach it, tear out the foe's brain, for such an opportunity washes anger from the mind.

Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.

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