Come my little one, and give me your hand.
Of all peoples the Greeks have dreamt the dream of life best.
Willing is not enough, we must do.
Neither art thou the man to catch the fiend and hold him! [Ger., Du bist noch nicht der Mann den Teufel festzuhalten.
It is sometimes essential for a husband and a wife to quarrel - they get to know each other better.
He who is wise puts aside all claims which may dissipate his attention, and confining himself to one branch excels in that.