To a father waxing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter; sons have spirits of a higher pitch, but less inclined to endearing fondness.

Whoso neglects learning in his youth, loses the past and is dead for the future.

The language of truth is simple.

Both to the rich and poor, wine is the happy antidote for sorrow.

There is no evil as terrible as a woman.

Much effort, much prosperity.

A sharp-tempered woman, or, for that matter, a man, Is easier to deal with than the clever type Who holds her tongue.