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.

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.

Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.

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 bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.

A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.

Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it.

Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.

Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.

Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.

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.