Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.

Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.

We know this to be all nonsense.

We know this to be all nonsense.

They succeed, because they think they can.

They succeed, because they think they can.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.

In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.

A jade eates as much as a good horse.

A jade eates as much as a good horse.

Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.