a clear conscience is a good pillow
a gem is not polished without friction, nor a person perfected without trials
a good example is the best sermon
a stumble may prevent a fall
be not afraid of going slowly but be afraid of standing still
choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life
deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own
don’t pour away the water you’re traveling with because of a mirage
habits are at first cobwebs; at last, chains
if you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape the hundred days of sorrow
pray to God but continue to row toward shore