Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.

Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established

Every journey starts with a single step.

He with whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor statements that startle like a wound in the flesh, are successful may be called intelligent indeed.

Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held. Don't worry about not being in office, worry about qualifying yourself for office. Don't worry that no one knows you, but seek to be worthy of being known.

The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.

For benefits return benefits; for injuries return justice without any admixture of revenge.