There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.
Better to have a known enemy than a forced ally.
Whores don't live in company of poor men, citizens never support a weak company and birds don't build nests on a tree that doesn't bear fruits.
Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words. Fools consider pieces of rocks as gems.
Beauty is spoiled by an immoral nature; noble birth by bad conduct; learning, without being perfected; and wealth by not being properly utilised.
