If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.

Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.

People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.

Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.

When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within every jacket there is a man.

The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.

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