I could not possibly count the gold-digging ruses of women, Not if I had ten mouths, not if I had ten tongues.
Daring is not safe against daring men.
Let ancient times delight other folk, I rejoice that I was not born till now.
Time spent in the cultivation of the fields passes very pleasantly.
Brass shines with constant usage, a beautiful dress needs wearing,Leave a house empty, it rots.
It is hope which makes the shipwrecked sailor strike out with his arms in the midst of the sea, though no land is in sight.