Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.

He that has many friends, has no friends.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

Those who voluntarily put power into the hands of a tyrant ... must not wonder if it be at last turned against themselves.

Self-help is the best help

In a crisis, give help first and then advice.

once upon a time all the rivers combined to protest against the action of the sea in making their waters salt. "When we come to you," sad they to the sea, "we are sweet and drinkable; but when once we have mingled with you, our waters become as briny and unpalatable as your own." The sea replied shortly, "Keep away from me, and you'll remain sweet.