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"

"It is not every question that deserves an answer"

"Each day is the scholar of yesterday"

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

"Some remedies are worse than the disease"

"Admonish your friends privately, but praise them openly"

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

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

"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"

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

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

"Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear"

"Powerful indeed is the empire of habit"

"Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage"

"It is only the ignorant who despise education"

"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"

"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"

"While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity"

"We die as often as we lose a friend"

"Valor grows by daring, fear by holding back"

"Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy"