A shrub that bears fruit deserves to be watered more than a tree that does not.
Never set fire to a bridge while you are still crossing it.
There are three things that a beggar and a rich person share every day: the sun, the moon, and the stars.
To achieve peace let go of: guilt, anger, and bitterness. To achieve happiness embrace: virtue, faith, and love.
A small sharp axe can cut down more trees than a big dull one.
There is no gem like virtue, no wealth like happiness, no treasure like faith, and no jewel like love.
If you don't take inventory of your blessings, ingratitude will try to steal them from you.
A tree fears an axe even though its handle is made from it.
If roses were not special weeds would not envy them.
A wife who discomforts you with truth is better than a mistress who massages you with lies.
If you want the most beautiful fish in the sea, make sure you have the most appealing bait.
Be like the sun; bear with those in the dark, but keep shining your light.
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure.
A bee, though small, can still sting you; an elephant, though calm, can still trample you; a lion, though full, can still devour you.
A small idea with wings will take you higher than a big one with legs.
One who never reads only goes where his feet can take him, but one who does, travels around the world.
When the nest becomes too small a bird is ready to spread its wings and fly.
Belief is indeed psychologically important for the human mind of general population, but that belief should be nicely compatible with scientific reasoning, otherwise that belief turns into prejudice,...
Brave cubs become fierce lions.
A book is a whole world that you can fit into your pocket.