Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?

You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.

It is not best to swap horses while crossing the river.

Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.

Suspicion and jealousy never did help any man in any situation.