Man loves woman like one thirsty asking for a drink.Woman loves man like one in a hot climate seeking for a cool place.Therefore the latter stays longer.
A stupid son is worse than a profligate son because there is no hope of a change.A muddle—headed ofiicialis worse than a dishonest one because he drags others down with him.
A well—read man often gives opinions from his reading and airs them as his own.
A man whose face changes color at the sight of ten dollars should not be made a mayor.One whose face changes color at the sight of a hundred dollars should not lead an army.
Better try to build up a company offriends when you have money than try to win disciples by your lofty teachings.
Better feed people than bait them with words.
A miser can amass a considerable fortune, but let something happen and he will be like a crushed rat on the streets.A bighearted man can also go broke, but something happens and he still stays as alive as a centipede who has lost some legs.
A person who likes to drop names can fool the innocent, but not the people with a better background.
Snobbery can be worse among the rich than among the poor.The hatred among brothers is sometimes worse than that among friends.
When you see a man whose eyes are dull and fixed, you can be sure that his mind is gone.When you see a man who is obsequious, look out.
A rash temper can conceal secret greed.A servile,ingratiating appearance helps to conceal emptiness of mind.