Better a serpent than a stepmother!
The wise with hope support the pains of life.
Anger exceeding limits causes fear and excessive kindness eliminates respect.
To an old father, nothing is more sweet than a daughter. Boys are more spirited, but their ways are not so tender.
Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.
Death is what men want when the anguish of living is more than they can bear.