Necessity is harsh. Fate has no reprieve.
There is desire in those who love to hear about their loved ones' pains.
The wife should yield in all things to her lord
In life, the worst disasters come from passion.
Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account.
Everyone asks if a man is rich, no one if he is good.