He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.
A single conversation with a wise man is worth a month's study of books.
The one who pursues revenge should dig two graves.
If a man fools me once, shame on him. If he fools me twice, shame on me.