Maxims

Opportunity knocks but once.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance. Many receive advice; only the wise profit by it.

The qualities we have do not make us so ridiculous as those we affect to have.

The attempt, not the deed, confounds us. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.

Age is like love, it cannot be hid.

Maxim: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Interpretation: If you don't do something right the first time, don't give up; keep trying until you succeed.

Example: If you didn't pass this week's math test, you should study hard all week and try to get a better grade next Friday.

Opportunity knocks but once.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance. Many receive advice; only the wise profit by it.

The qualities we have do not make us so ridiculous as those we affect to have.

The attempt, not the deed, confounds us. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.

Age is like love, it cannot be hid.