Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

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

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

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

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

Example is the best precept.

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

Don’t let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth – don’t let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

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

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

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

Please all, and you will please none.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

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

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Slow but steady wins the race.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

Plodding wins the race.

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

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

Appearances are often deceiving.

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

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

The gods help them that help themselves.

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

Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

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