_Goethe._

8.

In the hour of adversity be not without hope, for crystal rain falls
from black clouds.

_Nizami._

9.

One common origin unites us all, but every sort of wood does not
give the perfume of the lignum aloes.

_Arabic._

10.

I asked an experienced elder who had profited by his knowledge of
the world, "What course should I pursue to obtain prosperity?" He
replied, "Contentment--if you are able, practise contentment."

_Selman._

11.

Every moment that a man may be in want of employment, than such I
hold him to be far better who is forced to labour for nothing.

_Afghan._

12.

The foolish undertake a trifling act, and soon desist, discouraged;
wise men engage in mighty works, and persevere.

_Magha._

13.

Those who wish well towards their friends disdain to please them
with words which are not true.

_Bharavi._

14.

Reason is captive in the hands of the passions, as a weak man in the
hands of an artful woman.

_Sa'di._

15.

Like an earthen pot, a bad man is easily broken, and cannot readily
be restored to his former situation; but a virtuous man, like a vase
of gold, is broken with difficulty, and easily repaired.

_Hitopadesa._

16.

The son who delights his father by his good actions; the wife who
seeks only her husband's good; the friend who is the same in
prosperity and adversity--these three things are the reward of
virtue.

_Bhartrihari._

17.

Let us not overstrain our abilities, or we shall do nothing with
grace. A clown, whatever he may do, will never pass for a gentleman.

_La Fontaine._

18.

To abstain from speaking is regarded as very difficult. It is not
possible to say much that is valuable and striking.[2]

_Mahabharata._

[2] Cf. James, III, 8.

19.

Pagodas are, like mosques, true houses