Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.

Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, fly freely about.

The holy man, though he be distressed, does not eat food mixed with wickedness. The lion, though hungry, will not eat what is unclean.

It may be doubtful, at first, whether a person is an enemy or friend. Meat, if not properly digested, becomes poison; But poison, if used rightly, may turn medicinal.

By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top.

If one is intelligent and applies himself well, what can he not accomplish? Even small bands of people, I have heard, have defeated whole armies.

If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes.

With gifts, you may gather your enemies about you. When giving nothing, even your own family will leave.

When a broken tank is filled with water, It certainly will leak on every side. Weak men who grow rich Seldom leave an inheritance.

When we do the hard stuff for the first 20 years we will have an easier life for the 60, but if we take it easy for the first 20 then we will live a life of struggle later on.

Your smile is a kind hello and a sincere invitation that opens the gateway to engage others and begin conversations.

I used to hate looking in the mirror. I've grown up into myself and now I'm happy with the way I look.

The best V-Day gift I've ever received was a personalized photo collage.

You cannot expect everything even from the friendliest cat. It is still a cat.

I no longer hold you responsible for how I feel.

It freshens your breath and helps prevent tartar.

The present always masquerades as a beginning; maybe we couldn't endure it if we realized at the time that it was a peak, or even an ending.

Good food is a good trend.

What a writer's obituary should read - he wrote the books, then he died.