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

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

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

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

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Appearances are often deceiving.

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.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

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...

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one...

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one...

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.