In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider.

Love is strong as the Death; jealousies are as cruel as the tomb.

One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Better is the man of humble standing that works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.