Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
We like other people to show themselves to us as they really are.
I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
We should find out as much as possible about someone before coming into conflict with him.
If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.