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

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.

Plodding wins the race.

Plodding wins the race.

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...

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...

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

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

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

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.

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...

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Please all, and you will please none.

Please all, and you will please none.

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

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

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

Adventure is worthwhile.

Adventure is worthwhile.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

Better to starve free than be a fat slave

Better to starve free than be a fat slave

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.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.