In this mortal life, nothing is blessed throughout.
Early rising is no pleasure; early drinking's just the measure.
It is quite a common and vulgar thing among humans to understand, foresee, know and predict the troubles of others. But oh what a rare thing it is to predict, know, foresee and understand one's own troubles.
Plain as a nose in a man's face.
Hungry bellies have no cars.
It's a shame to be called "educated" those who do not study the ancient Greek writers.