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

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Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls

Slow but steady wins the race.

Slow but steady wins the race.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

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.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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

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

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

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...

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.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.