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

"If heaven made him, earth can find some use for him."

"Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatchet."

"He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them."

"Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still."

"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."

"Examine what is said, not him who speaks."

"If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot."

"The best armor is to keep out of range."

"When you go to buy, use your eyes, not your ears."

"Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you."

"If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority."