Quotes by Syrian authors

"No man is happy who does not think himself so"

"From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own"

"A good reputation is more valuable than money"

"If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest"

"The wounds of love can only be healed by the one who made them"

"Admonish your friends privately, but praise them openly"

"Each day is the scholar of yesterday"

"It is not every question that deserves an answer"

"Some remedies are worse than the disease"

"It is folly to punish your neighbor by fire when you live next door"

"He who lives in solitude may make his own laws"

"It is a bad plan that admits of no modification"

"He whom many fear, has himself many to fear"

"Familiarity breeds contempt"

"A hasty judgment is a first step to recantation"

"You are in a pitiable condition if you have to conceal what you wish to tell"

"The judge is found guilty when a criminal is acquitted"

"The bare recollection of anger kindles anger"

"The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty"

"Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings"

"Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear"

"Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm"

"What is left when honor is lost?"

"To refuse graciously is to confer a favor"

"An angry father is most cruel towards himself"

"How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself"

"Reprove your friends in secret, praise them openly"

"Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them"

"Practice is the best of all instructors"

"It is better to learn late than never"