He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own conduct.
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.
A good disposition I far prefer to gold; for gold is the gift of fortune; goodness of disposition is the gift of nature. I prefer much rather to be called good than fortunate.
Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.
It is a tiresome way of speaking, when you should despatch the business, to beat about the bush.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.