Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

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...

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

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

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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

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

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

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

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

Slow but steady wins the race.

Slow but steady wins the race.

Please all, and you will please none.

Please all, and you will please none.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Adventure is worthwhile.

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...

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...

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.