Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.

Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.

You should make a point of trying every experience once, excepting incest and folk dancing.

You should make a point of trying every experience once, excepting incest and folk dancing.

Character is more important than intelligence for success.

Character is more important than intelligence for success.

Mere goodness can achieve little against the power of nature.

Mere goodness can achieve little against the power of nature.

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf.

Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf.

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but read more

Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg.

Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.

Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.

The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.

The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.