The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.

A word in season is most precious.

Those who enter through the back door can expect to be shown out through the window

I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.

Give assistance, not advice, in a crisis.