Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.

Every fool stands convinced; and everyone convinced is a fool. The faultier a person's judgement the firmer their convictions.

There is no need to show your ability before everyone.

A gilded No is more satisfactory than a dry Yes.

Friends provoked become the bitterest of enemies.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.