No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing misfortune to another.
The bow too tensely strung is easily broken.
Other people's things are more pleasing to us, and ours to other people. -Aliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent
Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time.
Why do we not hear the truth? Because we do not speak it.
Society in shipwreck is comfort to all.