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

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

When someone isn't seen for a long time, Well, folk soon begin to imagine the worst.

There seems to be some pleasure for women in sick talk of one another.

All is change; all yields its place and goes.

Judge a tree from its fruit, not from its leaves.

Luckier than one's neighbor, but still not happy.