My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to approach the place of danger.
As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.
Love is a credulous thing.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
When a rose dies, a thorn is left behind.
The mightiest rivers lose their force when split up into several streams.