Against fortune the carter cracks his whip in vain. [Fr., Centre fortune, la diverse un chartier rompit nazardes son fouet.]

To good and true love fear is forever affixed.

We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.

A habit does not a monk make.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Keep running after a dog and he will never bite you.

If the skies fall, one may hope to catch larks.

If you wish to avoid seeing a fool, you must first break your mirror

You have no obligation under the sun other than to discover your real needs, to fulfill them, and to rejoice in doing so.

Ignorance is the mother of all evils.

...There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it.

When you’re in another country, remember to do as the locals do, since it is your ways that may seem strange of offensive to them.

Since our boss will be retiring soon it's been suggested that we give him a little momentum.

A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread.

You must raise your aspirations, set higher goals, and make detailed plans to achieve them.

Genius goes around the world in its youth incessantly apologizing for having large feet. What wonder that later in life it should be inclined to raise those feet too swiftly to fools and bores.

Obedience decks the Christian most.

I used to have a real problem with self-pity. Every time the devil would throw a pity party, I would attend.

My dad was a good competitor. I know he'd think I was a little off the charts.

Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.