Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Example is better than following it.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Fools rush in where fools have been before.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it