It's no use closing the barn door after the horse is gone.
Children learne to creepe ere they can learne to goe.
Feare may force a man to cast beyond the moone.
If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.
A good wife maketh a good husband.
Cut your coat according to your cloth.