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

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

United we stand, divided we fall.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Plodding wins the race.

Plodding wins the race.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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...

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good...

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good...

Vices are their own punishment

Vices are their own punishment

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

United we stand; divided we fall

United we stand; divided we fall

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

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...

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you...

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you...

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.