Sorrow is better than laughter; for, by the sadness of the countenance, the heart is made better.
The lesser of two evils is still evil.
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things that can be compared unto her.
That, who keeps his mouth, keeps his Soul.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.