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

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Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

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

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

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

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

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

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

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.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good...

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good...

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Slow but steady wins the race.

Slow but steady wins the race.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.