The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the read more

The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

Action makes more fortune than caution

Action makes more fortune than caution

Remember my strong advice, just remember to always think twice.

Remember my strong advice, just remember to always think twice.

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.

Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.

Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

I have lived in this world just long enough to look carefully the second time into things that I am read more

I have lived in this world just long enough to look carefully the second time into things that I am the most concerned of the first time.

I don't like these cold, precise, perfect people, who, in order not to speak wrong, never speak at all, and read more

I don't like these cold, precise, perfect people, who, in order not to speak wrong, never speak at all, and in order not to do wrong, never do anything.

Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.

Be slow of tongue and quick of eye.

Hasten slowly.

Hasten slowly.