When there is plenty of wine, sorrow and worry take wing.
So long as you are secure you will count many friends; if your life becomes clouded you will be alone.
A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpace.
Hate I shall, if I can; if I can't, I shall love though not willing.
The man who has experienced shipwreck shudders even at a calm sea.
A pleasing face is no small advantage.