Better to die once and for all, than live in continual terror.

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

The more you want, the more you stand to lose

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.

Appearances may be deceiving.