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

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

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

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

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

Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.

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