The pen is mightier than the sword.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Better late than never.
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Birds of a feather flock together.
Fortune favors the bold.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
No man is an island.
When in Rome, do as the Romans.
Bad things might happen, so be prepared.
To fit in in a strange new place, act the way that the people around you are acting.
Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
Ideas and words are more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.
Pretending to be friends with your enemies allows you to watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning.
People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely.
You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
It's best to do something on time -- but if you can't do it on time, do it late.
Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges -- they just work harder.