I don't mind having to die now, for I see that he is the cause of my death is about to share the same fate.

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.

Betray a friend, and you'll often find you have ruined yourself.

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool

Once a wolf, always a wolf.

All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.

The value is in the worth, not in the number.

Much wants more and loses all.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Do not waste your pity on a scamp.

After all, a woman who doesn't love cats is never going to be make a man happy.

We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us.

To live a life of gratitude is to open our eyes to the countless ways in which we are supported by the world around us.

Marriage ain't easy but nothing that's worth much ever is.

any effort at large-scale reorganization - that is, any project spanning more than two years and, more generally, anything that has not already been done - is inevitably doomed to failure.

Not only has President Bush broken his word on funding, he has not put in the effort required to turn this excellent idea into a lifesaving reality.

I don't like to meddle in my private affairs.

No witchcraft, no enemy action had silenced the rebirth of new life in this stricken world. The people had done it themselves.

What thought can think, another thought can mend.

The fundamentals of the game are the same wherever you go: pass, dribble, shoot, defend, rebound, screen, play hard and together