Choose a wife rather by your ear than your eye.

He that plants trees loves others besides himself.

A stumble may prevent a fall.

He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.

No man can be happy without a friend, nor be sure of his friend till he is unhappy.

Health is not valued till sickness comes.

The noblest revenge is to forgive.

All doors open to courtesy.

Some have been thought brave because they were afraid to run away.

If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.

He’s my friend that speaks well of me behind my back.

It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.

An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.