Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the attempt. Phaedrus More Quotes by Phaedrus More Quotes From Phaedrus It is the part of a fool to give advice to others and not himself to be on his guard. Phaedrus give others fool advice The bow kept taut will quickly break, kept loosely strung, it will serve you when you need it. Phaedrus need will you break The humble are in danger when those in power disagree. Phaedrus disagree power humble danger Success tempts many to their ruin. Phaedrus ruin many success A learned man has always riches in himself. Phaedrus himself man always riches Everyone is bound to bear patiently the results of his own example. Phaedrus everyone own results patience Strangers he gulls, but friends make fun of him. Phaedrus strangers make friends fun That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer. Phaedrus suffer only he man In outward show so splendid and so vain; 'tis but a gilded block without a brain. Phaedrus show without vain brain