"There is no truer index to intelligence than the way one acts at the table." ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"A tiny fly can choke a big man." ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"The fewer a man’s words, the fewer his mistakes. " ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"If a man cannot control his temper, how much less can he control others?" ~~ (adapted from) Ibn Gabirol
"The wise are pleased when they discover truths; fools are pleased when they discover falsehoods." ~~ [adapted from] Ibn Gabirol
"It is a serious disease to worry over what has not occurred." ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"The beginning of wisdom is to desire it." ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"Poverty cannot disgrace the wise man, nor can lust enslave him." ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"To seek wisdom in old age is like a mark in the sand; to seek wisdom in youth is like an inscription on stone." ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"As long as I do not utter a word, I am its master; once I utter it, I am its slave." ~~ (based on) Ibn Gabirol
"Your secret is your prisoner; once you reveal it, you become its slave." ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"Wealth brings anxiety, but wisdom leads to peace of mind." ~~ Ibn Gabirol