βA malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.β
Anne Sophie Swetchine
βA malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.β
βPolice are reluctant to label a murder as a possible serial homicide.β
βIt does not pay a prophet to be too specific.β
βDo not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.β
βOf all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.β
βBe wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.β
βBe on your guard against a silent dog and still water.β
βReckless haste makes poor speed.β
βHe that lives on hope has but a slender diet.β
βA stumble may prevent a fall.β
βA little neglect may breed great mischief.β
βWords and feathers are easily scattered, but not easily gathered up.β
βMy advice to you concerning applause is this: enjoy it but never quite believe it.β
βBefore you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.β
βTrust not too much to an enchanting face.β
βA sly rogue is often in good dress.β
βGlass, china, and reputation are easily cracked, and never well mended.β
βIf your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.β
βBe slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.β
βTechnological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.β
βA lie is like a snowball: the longer it rolls, the bigger it gets.β
βEnvy and jealousy always aim at others but end up hitting oneself.β
βOne leak will sink a ship; and one sin will destroy a sinner.β