If thou hast abundance, give alms accordingly: if thou have but a little, be not afraid to give according to that little.

Hast thou heard a word against thy neighbor? Let it die within thee, trusting that it will not burst thee.

Be swift to hear, and with patience give answer.

The first wrote, Wine is the strongest. The second wrote, The king is strongest. The third wrote, Women are strongest: but above all things Truth beareth away the victory.

Jealousy and anger shorten life, and anxiety brings on old age too soon.

Whoever touches pitch will be defiled.

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words.

The blow of a whip raises a welt, but a blow of the tongue crushes bones.

Who will pity a snake charmer bitten by a serpent, or any who go near wild beasts?

Do not rejoice over anyone's death; remember that we all must die.