Retract Quotes by Solomon Ibn Gabirol

A tiny fly can choke a big man.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

There are three types of friends: those like food without which you can't live those like medicine which you need occasionally and those like…

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

A man’s mind is hidden in his writings: criticism brings it to light.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

If you want to keep something concealed from your enemy, don't disclose it to your friend.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

There are four types of men in this world: 1. The man who knows, and knows that he knows; he is wise, so consult…

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Plan for this world as if you expect to live forever; but plan for the hereafter as if you expect to die tomorrow.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

I am better able to retract what I did not say than what I did.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Worry over what has not occurred is a serious malady.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Drink poison rather than worry.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

The beginning of wisdom is to desire it.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Riches bring anxiety; wisdom gives peace of mind.

— Solomon Ibn Gabirol