Begin: To have commenced is half the deed. Half yet remains; Begin again on this and thou wilt finish all.

Begin whatever you have to do: the beginning of a work stands for the whole.

Every stage of life has its troubles, and no man is content with his own age.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what you don't believe yourself.

If you are a terror to many, then beware of many.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large.