Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most
One who steals has no right to complain if he is robbed.
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
We should find out as much as possible about someone before coming into conflict with him.
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.