Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.
It is a tiresome way of speaking, when you should despatch the business, to beat about the bush.
That man is worthless who knows how to receive a favor, but not how to return one.
He is a friend indeed who proves himself a friend in need.
It is common to forget a man and slight him if his good will cannot help you.