In arguing of the shadow, we forgo the substance.
The broken bone, once set together, is stronger than ever.
When adversities flow, then love ebbs; but friendship standeth stiffly in storms.
To love women and never enjoy them, is as much to love wine and never taste it.
All men [are] of one metal, but not in one mold.
To give reason for fancy were to weigh the fire, and measure the wind.