A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.
The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.