In the dark, all cats are grey.
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.
There are many roads to success, but only one sure road to failure; and that is to try to please everyone else.
A word to the wise is enough, and many words won't fill a bushel.
If a man would reap praise, you must sow the seeds, gentle words and useful deeds.
A father's a treasure; a brother's a comfort; a friend is both.