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The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
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.
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.
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.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
