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

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...

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Little friends may prove great friends.

Little friends may prove great friends.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

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...

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Plodding wins the race.

Plodding wins the race.

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we...

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we...

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...

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Adventure is worthwhile.