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.

You may share the labors of the great, but you will not share the spoil.

I am sure the grapes are sour.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.

In a crisis, give help first and then advice.

Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.