The last generosity is to forget the claim that you have against another, and to remember the right that someone has over you.

These two belong to generosity - to give of one's possessions, and to protect one's honour.

Give to a poor man before he asks; for if you place under him the necessity of stretching out his hand, you take from his self-respect more than the value of your alms.

The better part of generosity is speedy giving.

God's generosity is not in abrogation of His wisdom. From that it follows that He does not grant every request.

Take counsel even from an enemy, if he is wise: follow not the advice of an ignorant friend.

The hypocrite has a sweet tongue but a bitter heart.

One who guards his secrets has complete control over his affairs.

The most eloquent answer to a fool is silence.

Whoever listens to slander is himself a slanderer.