There was once a Bald Man who sat down after work on a hot summer's day. A Fly came up and kept buzzing about his bald pate, and stinging him from time to time. The Man aimed a blow at his little enemy, but — whack — his palm came on his head instead; again the Fly tormented him, but this time the Man was wiser and said: YOU WILL ONLY INJURE YOURSELF IF YOU TAKE NOTICE OF DISPICABLE ENEMIES.

Only cowards insult dying majesty.

Plodding wins the race.

We often despise what is most useful to us.

Always stop to think whether your fun may be the cause of another's unhappiness

I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.

Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.