In my youth I had three teachers: friends, enemies, and books. In my adulthood I had three professors: God, nature, and life.

Joy is a loyal companion, love is a faithful friend, fear is a terrible adversary, and hatred is a merciless enemy.

Your father you esteem.
Your mother you pamper.
Your relatives you regard.
Your friends you value.
Your neighbors you respect.
Your enemies you pardon.

Esteem intelligence, cherish knowledge, and value understanding, but trust wisdom.

If you live in the desert, view the sun not as your enemy, but as your friend. If you live in the wilderness, view nature not as your adversary, but as your companion.

A flower takes a while to grow, but can die in an instant; this is how it is with trust.