Here is a misfortune on earth that I have seen: Wealth hoarded by its owner to his own misery.

For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.

The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.

When someone’s prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?

Just as no one has power over the wind to restrain it, so no one has power over the day of his death. Just as no one can be discharged during the battle, so wickedness cannot rescue the wicked.

Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom; for a bird might report what you are thinking, or some winged creature might repeat your words.