Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Topics: Philosophical Quotes, Thought-Provoking Quotes

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his...

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his...

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not...

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not...

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing...

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing...

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to...

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to...

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when...

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when...

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Appearances are often deceiving.

I just found out that I'm one inch taller than I thought.

I just found out that I'm one inch taller than I thought.

The awkward moment when someones voice doesn't match their appearance.

The awkward moment when someones voice doesn't match their appearance.

The cat is the mirror of his human's mind...the dog mirrors his human's physical appearance.

The cat is the mirror of his human's mind...the dog mirrors his human's physical appearance.