Men of ill judgment ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it.
Be a thrifty steward of thy goods.
Nobody likes the man who brings bad news.
To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has borne even when injured by it.
I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.
How sweet for those faring badly to forget their misfortunes even for a short time.