Every man carries two bags about him, one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults. The bag in front contains his neighbors' faults, the one behind his own. Hence it is that men do not see their own faults, but never fail to see those of others.

Uninvited guests are often most welcome when they leave

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

Better to learn wisdom from other people's misfortunes than from your own.

Those who suffer most cry out the least.

Adversity tests the sincerity of friends

In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.