Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather: injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
Find me a reasonable lover against his weight in gold.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard.
It is our human lot, it is heaven's will, that sorrow follow joy.
If you are wise, be wise; keep what goods the gods provide you.