Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real 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.

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...

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.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

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.

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

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

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

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...

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Enemies' promises were made to be broken

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Familiarity breeds contempt.