He who breaks his word shall through his word be broken.
He who always wants the last word, ends up talking to himself.
There is no point in offering a helping hand to someone who wants to drown.
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.
He who divides and shares, always takes the best part.
He who saves up for another day has no trust in God.
He who cannot suffer discomfort, will not be called for important things.
He who covers up his mistakes intends to make some more.
He who goes his own way does not deserve being received.
He who has a straight body is not worried about his crooked shadow.
He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes.
Never be boastful; someone may come along who knew you as a child.
Never boast -- you might meet someone who knew you as a child.
No one is more afraid of ghosts than those who don't believe in them.
The man who comes with a tale about others has himself an ax to grind.
The man who comes with a talk about others has himself an ax to grind.
The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out.
Those who do not study are only cattle dressed up in men's clothes.
Those who have free tickets to the theater have the most criticism to make.
The worst kind of dog is the one who does not want to bite.
Act in the valley so that you need not fear those who stand on the hill.