Appearances are often deceiving.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.
Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.