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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.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
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.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
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.
