Not to laugh is friendship made,But to hit when faults exceed.

To embrace the whole world in friendship is wisdom. This wisdom is not changeable like the flowers that bloom and fade.

Consider a man’s good qualities, and consider his faults; and judge his character by that which is more.

People of noble character are afraid of keeping friendship with dishonorable people. But people of discreditable character consider friendship with the dishonorable as a blood relationship.

Indulgence in frivolous speech not only reveals one's lack of moral character, but it deprives him of good qualities also.

The true nature of all wealth is temporary; those who have wealth must here and now do good deeds that will live for a long time.