In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.

The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.

The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.

How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

A people without history is like the wind on the buffalo grass.

A people without history is like the wind on the buffalo grass.

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

Do not expect good from another's death.

Do not expect good from another's death.

What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it read more

What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it is hollowed by the wave.