Things which of themselves avail nothing, when united become powerful.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious purpose.
There is a good deal in a man’s mode of eating.
The time will come when you will hate the sight of a mirror.
The spirits run riot in youth.
Our neighbour’s crop is always more fruitful and his cattle produce more milk than our own.
Novelty in all things is charming.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets journeys on in safety.
Fair peace is becoming to men; fierce anger belongs to beasts.
It warms the blood, adds luster to the eyes, and wine and love have ever been allies.
We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.
Dripping water hollows out a stone.
Thy destiny is only that of man, but thy aspirations may be those of a god.
A woman is always buying something.
A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man sickens.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.