Dare to begin! He who postpones living rightly is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
He makes himself ridiculous who is for ever repeating the same mistake.
In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a shrew.]
Remember to preserve a calm soul amid difficulties.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.