A man who overtly criticises himself is covertly praising it.

Train yourself in good behaviour with regards to what you dislike in others.

Surely silence can sometimes be the most eloquent reply.

Take your words into account as part of your actions, and do not say anything unless it is good.

Every container becomes tightly packed with what is put in it, except for the container of knowledge, for surely it expands.

One who knows but does not act is like an archer without a string to his bow.

Do not give up hope if the answer to your request is slow in coming, for surely what you receive depends on the strength of your request.

Whoever makes what does not concern him his business will fail to deal with what does concern him.

People resemble the people of their time more than they do their fathers.

People are hostile towards what they do not understand.