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.

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.

Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.

Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.

Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.

Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.

Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.

Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.

Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.

Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.

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 child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.

A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.

Never write a letter while you are angry.

Never write a letter while you are angry.