If one is intelligent and applies himself well, what can he not accomplish? Even small bands of people, I have heard, have defeated whole armies.

When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants.

It may be doubtful, at first, whether a person is an enemy or friend. Meat, if not properly digested, becomes poison; But poison, if used rightly, may turn medicinal.

Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, fly freely about.

Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.

When a broken tank is filled with water, It certainly will leak on every side. Weak men who grow rich Seldom leave an inheritance.

By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top.