Evergreen Wisdom #1

# Changing one’s mind is more often a sign of prudence than of ignorance.

# Insults must be written in sand and compliments carved in stone.

# A good neighbour increases the value of your property.

# Necessity seeks bread where it is to be found.

# Accomplishment of purpose is better than making a profit.

# If you would make a thief honest, trust him.

# Happiness itself does not stay only moments of happiness do.

# Argument seldom convinces anyone against his inclinations.

# Victory has 100 fathers and defeat is an orphan.

# Criticism of the state is all right, but don’t forget the nation is you.

# One who is afraid of asking is ashamed of learning.

# The person who trusts is happy; the person who doubts is wise.

# If one word does not succeed, ten thousand are of no avail.

# When fortune’s chariot rolls easily, envy and shame cling to the wheels.

# We judge others by their acts, but ourselves by our intentions.

# Deceive me about the price but not about the goods.