He has little courage who knows the right and does it not.
To sue a flea, and catch a bite—the results of litigation.
Would you understand the character of a prince, look at his ministers; or the disposition of a man, observe his companions; or that of a father, first mark his son.
The fame of good deeds does not leave a man’s door, but his evil acts are known a thousand miles off.
A virtuous woman is a source of honor to her husband, a vicious one disgraces him.
The original tendency of man’s heart is to do right, and if well ordered will not of itself be mistaken.
They who respect themselves will be honored, but disesteeming ourselves we shall be despised.
The load a beggar cannot carry he himself begged.
The happy-hearted man carries joy for all the household.