The first rule of war is to know when you’re in one
Our people perish from lack of knowledge Lack of wisdom kills our folk Most people die from stupidity
Live according to your nature You cannot go against yourself
Every second you are alive Gives you the opportunity, to live your life
You should not do What you don’t want your children to do
The most important thing parents can teach their children Is how to get along, without them
Children follow examples not advice
You cannot be something you are not Without being miserable Without being wrong Live right and be yourself
To lengthen your life, lessen your meals Don’t dig your grave with your knife and fork
Open your ears to wisdom, your eyes to truth
Avoid a woman who makes you worse Praise a woman who makes you better
Part of a parent’s job is to Get out of the way of their children
If entering marriage ask Will I enjoy conversation with this person in old age
A man’s character is his fate Your habits are your future
You have no right to remain ignorant
The meaning of life is found In one’s children
Never chose between the lesser of two evils A choice of two terrible options in not a choice The lesser of two evils, is the evil of two lessers When given only two choices, take the third
Get rid of all the extras If something is of no use Do not burden yourself with it Get rid of it, let go
A bundle of sticks is stronger than any single stick
They said the boy had problems sitting still and quiet The wise old man said to his parents There is nothing wrong with that boy That one hundred acres would not cure