“A man who looks to his friends for help will take his time about a thing.”

One story sounds good until another is told.

Self-help is the best help.

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

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

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a good example.

Look and see which way the wind blows before you commit yourself.

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most.

Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

I can’t be friends with a man who blows hot and cold with the same breath.

Do nothing without regard to the consequences.

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.

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.

My friends have made the story of my life.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.

Nothing influences people more than is commendation from a trusted friend.