“Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.”

“I don't want the cheese. I just want to get out of the trap.”

“With bread and wine you can walk your road.”

“From a fallen tree all make kindling.”

“You can't have more bugs than a blanketful.”

“Drink nothing without seeing it sign nothing without reading it.”

“Anyone who is willing to work and is serious about it will certainly find a job. Only you must not go to the man who tells you this, for he has no job to offer and doesn't know anyone who knows of ...”

“Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant.”

“If you find it difficult to get along with your boss, try to reason with him and talk through your differences. If that doesn't work, drive him to suicide and take over the company.”