“Absence cools moderate passions but inflames violent ones.”

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.

There are always more fish in the pond.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Do as you would be done by.

Action without thought is like shooting without aim.

An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit.