“A stout heart crushes some ill luck.”

Don’t judge a book by its cover.

There must be a first time for everything.

If he’s your flatterer, he can’t be your friend.

I’d rather be red than dead.

Adversity has no friends.

A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.

There is only one blasphemy, and that is injustice.

If luck is with you, even your ox will give birth to a calf.

Arrogance is a kingdom without a crown.

Don’t fan the flame that supports the fire.

If passion drives, let reason hold the reins.

There is no little enemy.

Adversity flatters no man.

If it were not for eating, the back might wear gold.

Don’t hide your light under a bushel.

Don’t drown yourself to save a drowning man.