For enemies carry about slander not in the form in which it took its rise . The scandal of men is everlasting; even then does it survive when you would suppose it to be dead.

In everything the middle road is best.

A mouse relies not solely on one hole.

'He means well' is useless unless he does well.

It is common to forget a man and slight him if his good will cannot help you.

Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate.

Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.