One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.

Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.

The wife should yield in all things to her lord

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

It is the wise man's part to leave in darkness everything that is ugly.

Delight in splendor is No more than happiness with little: for both Have their appeal.

Since luck's a nine days' wonder, wait their end.