Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.

Knowing something is not as good as liking it. Liking something is not as good as rejoicing in it.

When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.

A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?

The gentleman prefers to be slow in word but diligent in action.

Don't worry about being acknowledged by others; worry about failing to acknowledge them.