"A wife who keeps the home warm, watches expenses, knows what is on your mind and acts accordingly is everything. Who …"

"One who gives [alms] without advertising is superior. One who gives and talks about it is medium. Only a knave talks …"

"The company of good men is like enjoying sweet honey. The company of evil men is like the stinking stuff in the sewer."

"By wearing a mark of ash one were to reach heaven, a donkey (that rolls in ash) should reach there surely."

"For one who knows how to speak, it is like water pouring out of Eta [a device to draw water from a well]. For one who…"

"Learn some things from those who know; Watch some things from those who do; Learn other things by self experience."

"A service without flowers, the king without a horse and friendship with one who does not know the language are a waste."

"While borrowing it is like eating a meal of milk and honey. When the loan is due to be paid, it feels as if the bones…"

"A drunkard is like a pig. The poor pig, however, is helpful. The drunk is worse and useless."

"Offering food [to the hungry], telling the truth and putting others above oneself is a happy way to heaven."