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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant
Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts.
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
Virtue pardons the wicked, as the sandal-tree perfumes the axe which strikes it.
Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.
The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.
A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.
Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.
If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.
Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.
Wherever the tree of beneficence takes root, it sends forth branches beyond the sky!
To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.
So long as money can answer, it were wrong in any business to put the life in danger.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
Make no friendship with an elephant keeper If you have no room to entertain an elephant
Publish not men's secret faults, for by disgracing them you make yourself of no repute.
Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.
No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target.
He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger.
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
He who lives upon the fruit of his own labor, escapes the contempt of haughty benefactors.
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.
He, who learns and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden, with a load of books.
It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.
Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.
The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man.
You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.
Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
That sorrow which is the harbinger of joy is preferable to the joy which is followed by sorrow.
When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.
Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.
Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.
It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it.
If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife.
Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.
No one ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart.
That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.
The covetous map explores the whole world in pursuit of a subsistence, and fate is close at his heels.