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Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
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.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
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.
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.
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.