Plodding wins the race.
Appearances are often deceiving.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
Liars often set their own traps.
Your birthday is the vintage of your wine; the mark that warns you of your future.
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
Facts speak plainer than words.
Expect no reward when you serve the wicked, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pain.
Sometimes the slow ones blame the active for the delay.
You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
It pays to be prepared.
The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle’s own Lures. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
Only cowards insult dying majesty.
Vices are their own punishment.
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.