It is difficult to administer properly what belongs to all in common.
God can change the lowest to the highest, abase the proud, and raise the humble.
The one who cannot restrain their anger will wish undone, what their temper and irritation prompted them to do.
I prayed only for a small piece of land, a garden, an ever-flowing spring, and bit of woods.
Let me posses what I now have, or even less, so that I may enjoy my remaining days, if Heaven grant any to remain.
It makes a great difference whether Davus or a hero speaks.