Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

Kindness is more persuasive than force.

Good things come in small packages.

If you had half as much brains as you have beard, you would have looked before you leaped.

Facts speak plainer than words

There can be little liking where there is no likeness.