A home-made friend wears longer than one you buy in the market.

If you want a friend, buy a dog.

A hole is nothing at all, but you can break your neck in it.

Before you beat a child, be sure yourself are not the cause of the offense.

When you are dealing with a child, keep all your wits about you, and sit on the floor.

Show me a genuine case of platonic friendship, and I shall show you two old or homely faces.