To be well prepared for war is the best guarantee of peace.

Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most

Betray a friend, and you'll often find you have ruined yourself.

Kindness is more persuasive than force.

Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous.

One who steals has no right to complain if he is robbed.

Facts speak plainer than words

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Don't neglect the future in times of plenty, for tomorrow you may need what you wasted today.

Most arguments are useless.

Better to starve free than be a fat slave

In a crisis, give help first and then advice.

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Do nothing without regard to the consequences.

If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all.

Those who return evil for good should not expect the kindness of others to last long.