Man, generally, only knows how to recognize his happiness in proportion to the misfortune he has experienced.
Believing that a weak enemy cannot harm us is like believing that a spark cannot ignite the forest.
Fear the one who fears you, even if he is a fly and you are an elephant.
Excessive severity breeds hatred, just as excessive indulgence weakens authority.
If you argue a lot to prove your wisdom, you will soon prove your ignorance.