A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but read more

A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.

To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.

To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.

A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.

A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.

Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it.

Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it.

Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.

Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.

There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.

There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.

The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.

The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.

A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.

A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.