» We would often be sorry if our wishes were granted.
» Little friends may prove great friends.
» Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
» Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
» A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
» Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
» We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.