It Is Foolish To Try To Imitate

An Oak And A Reed Were Arguing About Their Strength. When A Strong Wind Came Up, The Reed Avoided Being Uprooted By Bending And Leaning With The Gusts Of Wind. But The Oak Stood Firm And Was Torn Up By The Roots.

Better A Long Life Of Toil Than A Short One Of Ease.

Outside Show Is A Poor Substitute For Inner Worth.

Those Who Suffer Most Cry Out The Least.

Familiarity Gives Rise To Contempt.