"Unles we change direction, we are likely to wind up where we are headed."

"When you drink the water, remember the spring."

"A thousand cups of wine do not suffice when true friends meet, but half a sentence is too much when there is no meeting of minds."

"Keep your broken arm inside your sleeve."

"Dig the well before you are thirsty."

"A book tightly shut is but a block of paper."

"Go often to the house of thy friend; for weeds soon choke up the unused path."

"Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire."

"A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains."

"Praise youth and it will prosper."

"To know the road ahead, ask those coming back."

"Speak the truth, but leave immediately after."