Great Throughts Treasury

"Too much makes the sack burst."

"Too sensitive gets nowhere."

"Too shy gets nowhere ahead."

"Too near is little dear."

"Wise men learn by other men's mistakes, fools by their own."

"You can give a piece of advice, but not good luck along with that."

"Translation: It is easiest to learn from another mans damage."

"You can't carry a better load up the hills than much knowledge."

"You might as well try to hold an eel by the tail."

"You don't have to put out the fire when all is burnt out."