He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise.

One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.

Deceive not thy physician, confessor, nor lawyer.

Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.

War makes thieves and peace hangs them.

In conversation, humor is worth more than wit and easiness more than knowledge.

He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.

Life is half spent before we know what it is.

One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.

Living well is the best revenge.

Good words are worth much, and cost little.

A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread.

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy.

Read as you taste fruit or savor wine, or enjoy friendship, love or life.

A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.

Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

There would be no great men if there were no little ones.