In adverse hours the friendship of the good shines most; each prosperous day commands its friends.

The man who glories in his luck may be overthrown by destiny.

To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.

Whom the gods destroy, they first make mad.

The bold are helpless without cleverness.

To the ignorant, even the words of wise seem foolishness.

The man who sticks it out against his fate shows spirit, but the spirit of a fool.