An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity.

I fear God, and next to God I chiefly fear him who fears Him not.

Nothing is so good for an ignorant man as silence; and if he was sensible of this he would not be ignorant.

O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for h ...

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

The beloved of the Almighty are: the rich who have the humility of the poor, and the poor who have the magnanimity of the rich.

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.

Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.