“In politics, a man must learn to rise above principle.”

If you want to know the value of money, try borrowing some.

Death devours lambs as well as sheep.

Ability will enable a man to get to the top, but character will keep him from falling.

The opera isn’t over till the fat lady sings.

An empty sack won’t stand alone.

If you would enjoy the fruit, pluck not the flower.

Darkness is the owl’s desire.

A dog returns to where he has been fed.

The only thing a heated argument ever produced is coolness.

Dare to be true; nothing can need a lie.

An egg today is worth a hen tomorrow.

The only difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way you use them.

A house without books is like a room without windows.

If your time ain’t come not even a doctor can kill you.

Danger begets caution.

Ignorance is bliss.