The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Lies always come first, dragging fools along by their irreparable vulgarity. Truth always lags last, limping along on the arm of time.
To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.
Do not show your wounded finger for everything will knock up against it.
Don't lie, but don't tell the whole truth.
Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.