A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can never be spent.
Rules too soft are seldomly followed; rules too harsh are seldomly executed.
Reckless haste makes poor speed.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
One of the advantages of being a 'reasonable creature' is that one can find a reason for whatever one wants to do.