Aristotle was once asked what those who tell lies gain by it. Said he - That when they speak truth they are not believed.

Education gives sobriety to the young, comfort to the old, riches to the poor and is an ornament to the rich.

The Sun visits cesspools without being defiled.

People who talk well but do nothing are like musical intruments; the sound is all they have to offer.

When two friends part they should lock up each other's secrets and exchange keys. The truly noble mind has no resentments.

I like best the wine drunk at the cost of others.

Fools! You think of "god" as a sentient being. God is the word used to represent a force. This force created nothing, it just helps things along. It does not answer prayers, although it may make you think of a way to solve a problem. It has the power to influence you, but not decide for you.