A gentleman wishes to be slow to speak and quick to act.
Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.
There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.
If you don't know how to live, why wonder about death?
Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.
Return good for good; return evil with justice.