They are like the clue in the labyrinth, or the compass in the night.

They are like the clue in the labyrinth, or the compass in the night.

Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.

Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.

Few maxims are true in every respect

Few maxims are true in every respect

All maxims have their antagonist maxims; proverbs should be sold in pairs, a single one being but a half truth.

All maxims have their antagonist maxims; proverbs should be sold in pairs, a single one being but a half truth.

It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

It is more trouble to make a maxim than it is to do right

It is more trouble to make a maxim than it is to do right

May you live your life as if the maxim of your actions were to become universal law.

May you live your life as if the maxim of your actions were to become universal law.

Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

Maxims are like lawyers who must need to see but one side of the case.

Maxims are like lawyers who must need to see but one side of the case.