The fountains of sacred rivers flow upwards (i.e., everything is turned topsy turvy).

Oftener than not the old are uncontrollable; Their tempers make them difficult to deal with.

It is in adversity that the good show their friendship most clearly; prosperity always finds friends.

The wise with hope support the pains of life.

Why do we make so much of knowledge, struggle so hard to get some little skill not worth the effort?

Account no man happy till he dies.

Authority is never without hate.