25. Sometimes It Really Is Best To Tell The Whole Truth.
English equivalent: Conceal not the truth from thy physician and lawyer.
24. Guys, Dress Nice ‘Cause It Looks Nice
English equivalent: The clothes make the man
23. It’s Time To Quit, But. . .
English equivalent: Old habits die hard
22. It’s Ok To Pretend
Crede quod habes, et habes~Moore
English equivalent: Fake it till you make it.
21. Learn From Your Mistake
Cuiusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in errore perseverare~Cicero
Any man can make a mistake; only a fool keeps making the same one.
20. Keep Learning
English Translation: And knowledge itself, is power
19. Why Not Just Be Nice? AKA: Karma
English equivalent: The door swings both ways; What goes around comes around
18. People Gossip
English Translation: Men believe what they want to.
17. Know Who Your Friends Are
Hostium munera, non munera~Unknown
Translation: Gifts of enemies are no gifts. Note: This advice has its root in the story of the Trojan Horse, the treacherous subterfuge by which the Greeks finally overcame their Trojan adversaries at the end of the Trojan War. English equivalent: Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.
16. Work Is Still A Four Letter Word
English Translation: Nothing comes from nothing (you need to work for something)
15. You’re Stronger Than You Think You Are
Aegroto dum anima est, spes est~Erasamus
English equivalent: As long as there is life there is hope.
14. Actions Speak Louder Than Words
English equivalent: No need of words, trust deeds.
13. Nothing Lasts Forever
English equivalent: All that is fair must fade
12. Mind Your Own Business
mperare sibi maximum imperium est~Seneca
Translation: To rule yourself is the ultimate power.
11. Doing Nothing Is Sometimes For The Best
English equivalent: If you are unsure what it is best to do, do nothing at all
10. The truth is absolutely lovely
English Translation: Truth is hidden, but nothing is more beautiful than the truth
9. Remember No One Gets Out Of This Life, Alive
English Translation: Remember that you are going to die “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.” Jobs, Steve
8. How You Live Your Life Matters
English Translation: How well you live makes a difference, not how long
7. Take A Chance
Sapere aude~Horace
English Translation: Dare to be wise
6. Everyone’s Life Is Uniquely Their Own
English meaning: Nobody can fully understand another person’s hardship or suffering
5. Just ‘Cause Something Happens Once, It Doesn’t Mean Anything New Is Happening
English Translation: “One swallow doesn’t make spring”
English Meaning: A solitary event is no indication that a major change is taking place
4. Don’t Brag About Yourself
Translation: Empty pots make the most noise
3. Any Time Spent Reading Is Well Spent
English Translation: Take up and read; take up and read!
2. It’s Always Easier To Say Than Do
1. No Fear
Translation: The cause of fear is ignorance