Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
The good of other times let people state; I think it lucky I was born so late.
What is more useful than fire? Yet if any one prepares to burn a house, it is with fire that he arms his daring hands.