Proverbs

Look for the good, not the evil, in the conduct of members of the family.

One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world.

The most dangerous food to eat is a wedding cake.

If I die, I forgive you. If I live we shall see.

He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive.

Often he who does too much does too little.

Don't dig your grave with your knife and fork.

The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.

Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes.

To call war the soil of courage and virtue is like calling debauchery the soil of love.