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

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

Plodding wins the race.

Plodding wins the race.

United we stand; divided we fall

United we stand; divided we fall

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...

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.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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

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

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

The gods help them that help themselves.

The gods help them that help themselves.

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.

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.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

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...