That should be considered long which can be decided but once.

It is foolish to fear that which you cannot avoid. -Stultum est timere quod vitare non potes

Even a single hair casts its shadow.

We die as often as we lose a friend.

There is no gain so certain as that which arises from sparing what you have.

You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be avoided.

It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we cannot complain.