Even a fool may seem wise when he keeps quiet.
A prudent man foresees danger and hides himself, but the inexperienced rush forward and are punished.
It is better to be patient than brave, to control oneself than to be the ruler of a city.
The soul of the lazy man strives, but in vain.
The heart of evildoers is in the heart of the wicked, but the joy of the peacemakers.
Sometimes it happens that even in laughter the heart hurts, and sometimes joy ends in sorrow.
He who rejoices at another's misfortune will not go unpunished.
He who conceals hatred is a deceiver, and he who speaks evil of others is a fool.
He who wants friends must be friendly himself; sometimes a friend sticks closer than a brother.
Long-awaited hope makes the heart sick, but a fulfilled desire is the foundation of life.
Give your heart to learning, and your ears to wise words.
Let someone else praise you, not your own lips, someone else's, not your own tongue.
The main thing is knowledge: get wisdom and understanding; value them highly, and they will exalt you.
A good name is better than riches, and a good reputation is better than silver and gold.
Whoever repays evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, and do not associate with a hot-tempered person.
Do not answer a fool with foolishness, lest you also become like him.
Anger destroys even the wise.
A fool lets out all his anger, but a wise person holds it in.