A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.

He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.

Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.

Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

The first dish pleaseth all.

The first dish pleaseth all.

And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.

And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.