As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.
What is now reason was formerly impulse or instinct.
Stop short of your appetite; eat less than you are able.
Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.
Fortune resists half-hearted prayers.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age will bring its wrinkles to the brow.