Like fragile ice anger passes away in time.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Whilst you are prosperous you can number many friends; but when the storm comes you are left alone.
Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.
It is some alleviation to ills we cannot cure to speak of them.
Few people want the pleasures they are free to take.