A traveler without knowledge is a bird without wings.

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.

Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.

No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.

Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.

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