"A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom."

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."

"A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark."

"Don't open a shop unless you like to smile."

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

"Be not afraid of going slowly; be only afraid of standing still."

"Keep your broken arm inside your sleeve."

"He who would leap high must take a long run."

"Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you."

"Don't let your sorrow come higher than your knees."

"If you believe everything you read, better not read."

"Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law."