“A thorn of experience is worth a wilderness of advice.”

There are other fish in the sea.

Answer a fool according to his folly.

If we blame others for our failures, then we should also give others credit for our successes.

There are more ways to kill a dog than by choking him on peanut butter.

Do what you ought, come what may.

A little doubt saves many a mistake.

If you are a cock, crow; if a hen, lay eggs.

There are many witty men whose brains can’t fill their bellies.

Getting things done is largely a matter of getting things started.

Do not trust flatterers.

An ounce of proof is worth a ton of assertions.

Do not look for wrong and evil.

A fault confessed is half-redressed.

There are many kinds of fruit that grow on the tree of life, but none so sweet as friendship.

Do it or dye!

If you can’t help, don’t hinder.