But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and furnishes laughter for his enemies.

For God hates utterly the bray of bragging tongues.

Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be empty.

Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.

Heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act.

To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task.

What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence?