Quotes

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

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

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Example is the best precept.

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

Plodding wins the race.

The gods help them that help themselves.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

It's really rare in life that a situation is as black and white as we tend to paint it.

Sometimes comfort zones are the best. Sometimes discomfort is just what the doctor ordered.