Do nothing without regard to the consequences.

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

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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

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.

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.

A man is known by the company he keeps

He is not to be trusted as a friend who illtreats his own family.

The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.

If you choose bad companions, no one will believe that you are anything but bad yourself.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.