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

Topics: Philosophical Quotes, Thought-Provoking Quotes

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

The gods help them that help themselves.

The gods help them that help themselves.

Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.

Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.

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

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

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...

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Vices are their own punishment

Vices are their own punishment

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one...

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one...

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.