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To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
A jade eates as much as a good horse.
A jade eates as much as a good horse.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to
you, do ye even so to them: for read more
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to
you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
