TATITERA — Одна жизнь

Don't trust the one who speaks so beautifully — There's always play in his words. Trust the one who quietly Does beautiful deeds.

Don't share your secret with people: You don't know which of them is baser. As you yourself treat God's creature, Expect the same from people.

Have fewer friends; don't widen their circle. And remember: better a close friend who lives far away. Cast a calm eye on all who sit around you: In whom you saw a support — you'll suddenly see an enemy.

All who are old and young, who live today, One by one will be led into the dark. Life is not given forever. As they left before us, We will leave; and after us — they will come and go.

The great victory that humanity knows Is not victory over death, and believe me, not over fate. The judge who holds the heavenly court scores you Only one victory — victory over yourself.

I compare responsive people to mirrors. What a pity that mirrors cannot see themselves! To see yourself clearly in your friends, First stand as a mirror before your friends.

Brother, don't demand riches — there aren't enough for all. Don't look with a sanctimonious sneer at sin. There is a God above mortals. As for a neighbor's deeds — In your own robe there are even more holes.