The covetous map explores the whole world in pursuit of a subsistence, and fate is close at his heels.

If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.

The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man.

The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.

Do good even to the wicked; it is as well to shut a dog's mouth with a crumb.

It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the contrary; and this is the essence of good policy.

A grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.