Riches serve a wise man, but command a fool.... >>
Every one takes his flogging in his own way.... >>
A gentlemen of Beauce who stays in bed till his breeches are mended.... >>
A great fortune in the hands of a fool is a great misfortune.... >>
A man assailed is half overcome.... >>
The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds ... (Chinese) >>
Before you marry, beware, for it is a knot difficult to unti... (Spanish) >>
Rather mulberry than almond. (The almond-tree is in blossom ... (Spanish) >>
Be happy while you're living, For you're a long time dead... (Greek) >>
A buxom widow must be married, buried, or cloistered.... (Spanish) >>