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

Example is the best precept.

Example is the best precept.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

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...

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

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

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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...

Little friends may prove great friends.

Little friends may prove great friends.

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

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

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

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

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

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his...

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his...

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.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

United we stand; divided we fall

United we stand; divided we fall

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.