The best laid plot can injure its maker, and often a man's perfidy will rebound on himself.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.

We risk all in being too greedy.

There is no road of flowers leading to glory.

Patience and perseverance at lengthAccomplish more than anger or brute strength.

If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.