When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body. Votes: 6
Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches. Votes: 5
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity. Votes: 2
That sorrow which is the harbinger of joy is preferable to the joy which is followed by sorrow. Votes: 2
The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man. Votes: 2
You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human. Votes: 0
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless. Votes: 0
Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels. Votes: 0
He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human. Votes: 0
He, who learns and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden, with a load of books. Votes: 0
If thou art of elephant-strength or of lion-claw, still peace is, in my opinion, better than strife. Votes: 0
Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend. Votes: 0
It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy. Votes: 0
It is safer to be silent than to reveal one's secret to any one, and telling him not to mention it. Votes: 0
Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet. Votes: 0
Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman. Votes: 0
The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men. Votes: 0
Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair. Votes: 0
Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl. Votes: 0
Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow. Votes: 0