Children are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

A person's true nature will reveal itself despite disguise.

All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.

Little by little does the trick.

Please all, and you will please none.

We like other people to show themselves to us as they really are.