The strongest iron, hardened in the fire, most often ends in scraps and shatterings.

Heaven never helps the man who will not help himself

Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.

A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.

Best of children, sisters arm-in-arm, we must bear what the gods give us to bear-- don't fire up your hearts with so much grief. No reason to blame the pass you've come to now.

A short saying often contains much wisdom.

Truth hates delay. (Veritas odit moras.)