Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hidden.
An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.
Kindness is more persuasive than force.
There can be little liking where there is no likeness.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.