There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Muchtalking 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, flyfreely about.

In lifeprepare for the hard and all you will encounter will be the required or easy.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.