Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
Sometimes the slow ones blame the active for the delay.
He that is hard to please, may get nothing in the end.
The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.
In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.