Nature does not bestow virtue; to be good is an art.

Beauty is such a fleeting blossom, how can wisdom rely upon its momentary delight?

How much longer are you going to be a pupil? From now on do some teaching as well.

Leave in concealment what has long been concealed.

The first step in a person's salvation is knowledge of their sin.

The proper amount of wealth is that which neither descends to poverty nor is far distant from it.

Persistent kindness conquers the ill-disposed.