“Whoever has his foe at his mercy and does not kill him is his own enemy.”

“If thou covetest riches ask not but for contentment which is an immense treasure.”

“The greedy man is incontent with a whole world set before him.”

“To give pleasure to a single heart by a single kind act is better than a thousand head-bowings in prayer.”

“People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.”

“Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark he would never lay hands on the precious pearl.”

“The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.”

“The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.”

“If people think nature is their friend then they sure don't need an enemy.”