 Property is unstable, and youth perishes in a moment. Life itself is held in the grinning fangs of Death, Yet men delay to obtain release from the world. Alas, the conduct of mankind is surprising. |
| The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight. |
| You must spend money to make money. |
| Laws are subordinate to custom. |
| Friendship is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. |
| A mouse never entrusts his life to only one hole. |
| No blessing lasts forever. |
| Persevere in virtue and diligence. |
| No man is wise enough by himself. |
| Courage easily finds its own eloquence. Topics: Courage |
| No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a nuisance after three days. |
| The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture. |
| It is well for one to know more than he says. |
| Let deeds match words. |
| Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. |
| He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense. |
| I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism. |
| Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life. |
| Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome. |
| Conquered, we conquer. |
