He is senseless who would match himself against a stronger man; for he is deprived of victory and adds suffering to disgrace.
The man who is rich in fancy thinks that his wagon is already built; poor fool, he does not know that there are a hundred timbers to a wagon.
The man who procrastinates struggles with ruin.
Even though it's hard, it's easy.
Mortals grow swiftly in misfortune.
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.