God helps them that help themselves.-This semi-humorous saying suggests that we should not rely entirely on God to help us. God will help us if we make an effort.
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.-Aristotle
Even the prayers of an ant reach to Heaven.-God hears all living beings.
A watched pot never boils.-Anything that we wait for with eager attention seems to take a very long time.
As soon as man is born he begins to die.-The process of dying starts at birth. This saying reminds us of our own mortality, whatever our age.