"Be the first to the field and the last to the couch."

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

"Habits are cobwebs at first; cables at last."

"He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them."

"Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still."

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

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

"Trumpet in a herd of elephants; crow in the company of cocks; bleat in a flock of goats."

"Buy on the rumor; sell on the news."

"Seize opportunity by the beard, for it is bald behind."

"Do not employ handsome servants."

"Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you."