A charitable man is like an apple tree-he gives his fruit and is silent; the philanthropist is like the successful hen.

The fact that you have been knocked down is interesting, but the length of time you remained down is important.

If you keep your mouth shut you will never put your foot in it.

A habit of debt is very injurious to the memory.

The smaller the head, the bigger the dream.

It is twice as hard to crush a half-truth as a whole lie.

Before you beat a child, be sure yourself are not the cause of the offense.