Much contention and strife will arise in that house where the wife shall get up dissatisfied with her husband.

Better hold the hand for coin, though small, Than lose, for one half a dang, it all.

However much you study, you cannot know without action. A donkey laden with books is neither an intellectual nor a wise man. Empty of essence, what learning has he whether upon him is firewood or book?

A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.

If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.

That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.

Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.