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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.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
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.
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.
The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the read more
The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
