Pride goes before destruction. Self-help is the best help. Self-help is the best help. Self-interest alone moves some men. Slow but steady wins the race.
Some men are of more consequence in their own eyes than in the eyes of their neighbors.
Some men underrate their best blessings. Stoop to conquer. Straws show how the wind blows. The best intentions will not always ensure success. The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.