Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new deserves what e gets if he loses both

An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.

I am sure the grapes are sour.

Little friends may prove great friends.

The strong and the weak cannot keep company.

If you wish me well, do not stand pitying me, but lend me some succour as fast as you can; for pity is but cold comfort when one is up to the chin in water, and within a hair's breadth of starving or drowning.

Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.