Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts.

Lying rides upon debt's back.

Getting into debt, is getting into a tanglesome net.

Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

Snowy winter, a plentiful harvest.

Fear not death; for the sooner we die, the longer shall we be immortal.

A quarrelsome man has no good neighbours.