Aesop

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs. ”

Example is the best precept. ”

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in. ”

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency. ”

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either. ”

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray. ”

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. ”

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. ”

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties. ”

The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. ”