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.
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Kindness effects more than severity.
Persuasion is better than force.