If thou shouldst find thy friend in the wrong reprove him secretly, but in the presence of company praise him.

Arabic Proverb

Among wonderful things is a sore-eyed man who is an oculist.

Blessed is he who speaks a kindness thrice blessed is he who repeats it.

Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.

God sells knowledge for labour -- honour for risk.

If you want to take revenge on a man, send him a really beautiful woman.

Inquire about your neighbour before you build, and about your companions before you travel.

Listen, if you would learn; be silent, if you would be safe.

Live together like brothers and do business like strangers.

Make your bargain before beginning to plow.

One common origin unites us all, but every sort of wood does not give the perfume of the lignum aloes.

Scratch yourself with your own nails; always do your own business, and when you intend asking for a service, go to a person who can appreciate your merit.

Sit not down to the table before thy stomach is empty, and rise before thou hast filled it.

The whisper of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion.

To the pure, all things are pure.

True set you free.

What avails your wealth, if it makes you arrogant to the poor?

Words of blame from those who are hostile to a great man cannot injure him. The moon is not hurt when barked at by a dog.