For the marriage bed ordained by fate for men and women is stronger than an oath and guarded by Justice.
In war, truth is the first casualty.
He hears but half who hears one party only.
Justice turns the scale, bringing to some learning through suffering.
The act of evil breeds others to follow, young sins in its own likeness.
Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.