The injury we do and the one we suffer are not weighed in the same scales.
The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagles own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
No one believes a liar even when he tells the truth
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Appearances are often deceiving.
Plodding wins the race.
Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.
Example is the best precept.
Every truth has two sides it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
Injuries may be forgiven but not forgotten.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
Please all, and you will please none.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Be content with your lot one cannot be first in everything.
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
Kindness affects more than severity.