Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.
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In the sea there are countless treasures, But if you desire safety, it is on the shore.
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Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.
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A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane.
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Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby – take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.
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O wise man, wash your hands of that friend who associates with your enemies.
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The stranger has no friend, unless it be a stranger.
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Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.
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Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
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When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.
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A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head.
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A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
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He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.
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Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
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Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
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