We must each of us bear our own misfortunes.
Time just gets away from us.
There is no knowing what is in a man's heart.
It was old President Diaz who said that nothing ever happens in Mexico until it happens. Things rock along from day to day, and then all at once you are caught up in a rush of unforeseen events.
I would not put a thief in my mouth to steal my brains.
Nothing is too long or too short either if you have a true and interesting tale and what I call a "graphic" writing style combined with educational aims.