I shall light a candle of understanding in thine heart, which shall not be put out.

Weep for the dead, for he lacks the light; and weep for the fool, for he lacks intelligence; weep less bitterly for the dead, for he has attained rest; but the life of the fool is worse than death.

Forsake not an old friend, for a new one does not compare with him.

A faithful friend is the medicine of life.

A jealous ear hears all things.

God made no Death: neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living.

In the day of prosperity, adversity is forgotten and in the day of adversity, prosperity is not remembered.

Great is truth and strongest of all.

Miss not the discourse of the elders.

If thou hast abundance, give alms accordingly: if thou have but a little, be not afraid to give according to that little.