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

"He who is drowned is not troubled by the rain."

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

"If you get up one more time than you fall you will make it through."

"Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself."

"A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials."

"Examine what is said, not him who speaks."

"Fall seven times, stand up eight."

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

"Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you."

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

"If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority."