To the seeker after pearls, silence is a speaking argument, for no breath comes forth from the diver of the sea.

Peace is in proportion to every pause: observe the difference between to run, to walk, to stand, to sit, to lie, to die.

Flowers and fruit are never combined in one place: it is impossible that teeth and delicacies should exist simultaneously.

When poison becomes a habit, it ceases to injure: make your soul gradually acquainted with death.

To the seeker after pearls, silence is a speaking argument, for no breath comes forth from the diver of the sea.

Seek for the truth from the heart which is empty of thought.

The touchstone of false friends is the day of need: by way of proof, ask a loan from your friends.